The Great Gatsby (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.
Rated PG-13 • 2013 • 2h 23m
The Great Gatsby is a stylized adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel that explores themes of wealth, infidelity, and obsession during the 1920s. Parents should be aware of frequent alcohol use, smoking, and mature relational dynamics, including domestic abuse and an extra-marital affair. The film also features a fatal hit-and-run accident and a murder-suicide sequence that may be intense for younger viewers. It is best suited for… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Great Gatsby appropriate for kids?
The Great Gatsby is a stylized adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel that explores themes of wealth, infidelity, and obsession during the 1920s. Parents should be aware of frequent alcohol use, smoking, and mature relational dynamics, including domestic abuse and an… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Great Gatsby
What happens in The Great Gatsby, moment by moment
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 4/10
- 0:30 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Great Gatsby
The film contains mild sexual content, including implied intimacy, scenes of characters in bed, and suggestive dialogue about infidelity.
Violence and gore in The Great Gatsby
Violence is moderate; it includes a scene of domestic abuse where Tom Buchanan hits Myrtle, a fatal car accident, and a climactic murder-suicide involving a firearm.
Language in The Great Gatsby
Language is mild, featuring occasional uses of profanity such as 'bastard,' 'bitch,' and 'whore,' along with period-appropriate slurs.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Great Gatsby
Alcohol consumption and social smoking are frequent throughout the film as part of the 1920s setting; one scene features a character taking a 'nerve pill'.
Mature themes in The Great Gatsby
Mature themes include adultery, the emptiness of extreme wealth, class prejudice, and the consequences of obsession.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Great Gatsby appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Great Gatsby is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Great Gatsby is a stylized adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel that explores themes of wealth, infidelity, and obsession during the 1920s. Parents should be aware of frequent alcohol use, smoking, and mature…
What age rating does The Great Gatsby have?
The Great Gatsby is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Great Gatsby about?
The Great Gatsby is a stylized adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel that explores themes of wealth, infidelity, and obsession during the 1920s. Parents should be aware of frequent alcohol use, smoking, and mature relational dynamics, including domestic abuse and an extra-marital affair. The film also features a…
Is there sex or nudity in The Great Gatsby?
The film contains mild sexual content, including implied intimacy, scenes of characters in bed, and suggestive dialogue about infidelity.
How violent is The Great Gatsby?
Violence is moderate; it includes a scene of domestic abuse where Tom Buchanan hits Myrtle, a fatal car accident, and a climactic murder-suicide involving a firearm.
Is the language in The Great Gatsby appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, featuring occasional uses of profanity such as 'bastard,' 'bitch,' and 'whore,' along with period-appropriate slurs.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Great Gatsby?
Alcohol consumption and social smoking are frequent throughout the film as part of the 1920s setting; one scene features a character taking a 'nerve pill'.
What mature themes appear in The Great Gatsby?
Mature themes include adultery, the emptiness of extreme wealth, class prejudice, and the consequences of obsession.
How long is The Great Gatsby?
The Great Gatsby runs 143 minutes, directed by Baz Luhrmann, released in 2013.
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