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The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who about to film, the "classic" Doctors Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy are keen to be involved. But do they manage it?

Rated NR • 2013 • 31m

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The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot is a comedic mockumentary short made for the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. The film's TV-PG rating stems from mild thematic elements and very light language. It follows former Doctors Peter Davison, Colin Baker, and Sylvester McCoy as they comically try to sneak into the anniversary special after being snubbed. The main content for parents to be aware of involves themes of professional jealousy and… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Peter Davison
Peter Davison
Colin Baker
Colin Baker
Sylvester McCoy
Sylvester McCoy
Steven Moffat
Steven Moffat
Paul McGann
Paul McGann
Sean Pertwee
Sean Pertwee
Olivia Colman
Olivia Colman
LD
Louis Davison
Matt Smith
Matt Smith
Janet Fielding
Janet Fielding
Georgia Tennant
Georgia Tennant
John Barrowman
John Barrowman
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Is The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot appropriate for kids?

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot is a comedic mockumentary short made for the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. The film's TV-PG rating stems from mild thematic elements and very light language. It follows former Doctors Peter Davison, Colin Baker, and Sylvester McCoy as they… Read more — free account

Content severity in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

Sex None 0/10
Violence Mild 2/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

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Sex and nudity in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

No sexual content is present in the film.

Violence and gore in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

Violence is minimal and strictly comedic. The former Doctors engage in slapstick behavior, such as stealing their old costumes from a museum display and briefly locking three studio crew members in a room so they can take their places as Dalek operators. These actions are portrayed as harmless and without consequence.

Language in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

Language is very mild and extremely infrequent. There may be a single, brief use of a British exclamation like 'bloody hell' out of frustration, consistent with a PG rating.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

No substance use is depicted in the film.

Mature themes in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

The central themes involve professional jealousy, aging, and the fear of being forgotten, though these are handled with a very light, comedic touch. The main characters feel snubbed by the production and their desperation leads them to bend the rules by trespassing and stealing costumes, which is all played for laughs.

Scary moments in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot is best for ages 9+. It's rated NR. The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot is a comedic mockumentary short made for the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. The film's TV-PG rating stems from mild thematic elements and very light language. It follows former Doctors…

What age rating does The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot have?

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.

What is The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot about?

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot is a comedic mockumentary short made for the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. The film's TV-PG rating stems from mild thematic elements and very light language. It follows former Doctors Peter Davison, Colin Baker, and Sylvester McCoy as they comically try to sneak into the anniversary…

Is there sex or nudity in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot?

No sexual content is present in the film.

How violent is The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot?

Violence is minimal and strictly comedic. The former Doctors engage in slapstick behavior, such as stealing their old costumes from a museum display and briefly locking three studio crew members in a room so they can take their places as Dalek operators…

Is the language in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild and extremely infrequent. There may be a single, brief use of a British exclamation like 'bloody hell' out of frustration, consistent with a PG rating.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot?

No substance use is depicted in the film.

What mature themes appear in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot?

The central themes involve professional jealousy, aging, and the fear of being forgotten, though these are handled with a very light, comedic touch. The main characters feel snubbed by the production and their desperation leads them to bend the rules by…

How long is The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot?

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot runs 31 minutes, directed by Peter Davison, released in 2013.

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