The Gulf (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Living in a world that cannot be taken out during the day, the little girls of a 3-member nuclear family forget the doll at the warehouse a little ahead of the house and leave the house during the day, pushing the mother to make a choice about her life. A short but difficult journey between the house and the warehouse awaits her.
Rated NR • 2022 • 18m
The Gulf (2022) is a brief 18-minute short film depicting a mother's perilous journey through a desolate, light-sensitive environment to retrieve a toy left behind by her children. Due to the high-stakes premise of a world where exposure to daylight is life-threatening, the film creates a tense atmosphere of survival. Parents should be aware that the narrative focuses on parental anxiety and the existential threat posed by the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Gulf appropriate for kids?
The Gulf (2022) is a brief 18-minute short film depicting a mother's perilous journey through a desolate, light-sensitive environment to retrieve a toy left behind by her children. Due to the high-stakes premise of a world where exposure to daylight is life-threatening, the film… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Gulf
What happens in The Gulf, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
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Sex and nudity in The Gulf
There is no sexual content in this film.
Violence and gore in The Gulf
Violence is absent; the tension is entirely derived from environmental hazards and the threat of the daylight.
Language in The Gulf
No profanity is used throughout the short film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Gulf
There is no substance use depicted.
Mature themes in The Gulf
The film explores themes of parental sacrifice, existential dread, and the intense anxiety surrounding the safety of children in a hostile, dystopian world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Gulf appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Gulf is best for ages 11+. It's rated NR. The Gulf (2022) is a brief 18-minute short film depicting a mother's perilous journey through a desolate, light-sensitive environment to retrieve a toy left behind by her children. Due to the high-stakes premise of a…
What age rating does The Gulf have?
The Gulf is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.
What is The Gulf about?
The Gulf (2022) is a brief 18-minute short film depicting a mother's perilous journey through a desolate, light-sensitive environment to retrieve a toy left behind by her children. Due to the high-stakes premise of a world where exposure to daylight is life-threatening, the film creates a tense atmosphere of survival…
Is there sex or nudity in The Gulf?
There is no sexual content in this film.
How violent is The Gulf?
Violence is absent; the tension is entirely derived from environmental hazards and the threat of the daylight.
Is the language in The Gulf appropriate for kids?
No profanity is used throughout the short film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Gulf?
There is no substance use depicted.
What mature themes appear in The Gulf?
The film explores themes of parental sacrifice, existential dread, and the intense anxiety surrounding the safety of children in a hostile, dystopian world.
How long is The Gulf?
The Gulf runs 18 minutes, directed by Kumru Karataş, released in 2022.
Where can I read the full The Gulf parent guide?
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