The Giver (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.
Rated PG-13 • 2014 • 1h 37m
The Giver is a dystopian drama rated PG-13 for its intense thematic content and sci-fi action. The film depicts a controlled society where teenagers like Jonas discover that their peaceful existence is built on the suppression of emotion and the cruel practice of euthanasia. Parents should be aware of scenes involving implied murder, brief realistic violence during war flashbacks, and heavy emotional themes regarding loss and trauma… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Giver appropriate for kids?
The Giver is a dystopian drama rated PG-13 for its intense thematic content and sci-fi action. The film depicts a controlled society where teenagers like Jonas discover that their peaceful existence is built on the suppression of emotion and the cruel practice of euthanasia… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Giver
What happens in The Giver, moment by moment
- 0:10 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:30 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Giver
The film contains very light romantic elements, including brief kissing and general conversation about human affection. There is no explicit content, though the narrative addresses the suppression of sexual desire as a plot point.
Violence and gore in The Giver
Moderate, including non-graphic violence such as a teenager being punched and brief flashes of war. A memory sequence features a man being shot and a combat scene involving gunfire, though gore is minimal.
Language in The Giver
None; the film is free of profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Giver
The residents of the community are required to take a daily injection, which is depicted as a tool for emotional suppression rather than recreational drug use.
Mature themes in The Giver
Strong and persistent themes involving the erasure of human history, forced euthanasia of infants and the elderly, and the trauma of war. The film focuses heavily on the moral weight of societal deception.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Giver appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Giver is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Giver is a dystopian drama rated PG-13 for its intense thematic content and sci-fi action. The film depicts a controlled society where teenagers like Jonas discover that their peaceful existence is built on the…
What age rating does The Giver have?
The Giver is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Giver about?
The Giver is a dystopian drama rated PG-13 for its intense thematic content and sci-fi action. The film depicts a controlled society where teenagers like Jonas discover that their peaceful existence is built on the suppression of emotion and the cruel practice of euthanasia. Parents should be aware of scenes involving…
Is there sex or nudity in The Giver?
The film contains very light romantic elements, including brief kissing and general conversation about human affection. There is no explicit content, though the narrative addresses the suppression of sexual desire as a plot point.
How violent is The Giver?
Moderate, including non-graphic violence such as a teenager being punched and brief flashes of war. A memory sequence features a man being shot and a combat scene involving gunfire, though gore is minimal.
Is the language in The Giver appropriate for kids?
None; the film is free of profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Giver?
The residents of the community are required to take a daily injection, which is depicted as a tool for emotional suppression rather than recreational drug use.
What mature themes appear in The Giver?
Strong and persistent themes involving the erasure of human history, forced euthanasia of infants and the elderly, and the trauma of war. The film focuses heavily on the moral weight of societal deception.
How long is The Giver?
The Giver runs 97 minutes, directed by Phillip Noyce, released in 2014.
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