The Ice Road (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, an ice road driver must lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen ocean to save the trapped miners.
Rated PG-13 • 2021 • 1h 48m
The Ice Road follows a team of truckers embarking on a perilous rescue mission to save miners trapped in a collapsed Canadian facility. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense action, violence, and strong language throughout. Parents should be aware of scenes involving physical fights, character deaths, and high-stakes peril that create a sustained sense of danger. It is generally suited for older teens and adults; younger viewers may… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Ice Road appropriate for kids?
The Ice Road follows a team of truckers embarking on a perilous rescue mission to save miners trapped in a collapsed Canadian facility. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense action, violence, and strong language throughout. Parents should be aware of scenes involving physical… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Ice Road
What happens in The Ice Road, moment by moment
- 0:08 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:22 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Ice Road
None. There is no on-screen sex, nudity, or romantic content beyond a brief, friendly hug.
Violence and gore in The Ice Road
Moderate action violence throughout. Characters engage in fistfights, including punches to the face, and are subject to dangerous conditions like drowning, crushing, and falls. A key character is severely injured when impaled by a tree branch.
Language in The Ice Road
Moderate. The film contains approximately 20 uses of 'shit,' multiple uses of 'damn,' 'hell,' and 'bastard,' as well as a single usage of the 'f-word' used in a crude, non-sexual context.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Ice Road
Mild. A character is seen dealing with a medical condition related to PTSD and takes prescribed medication. Two men share a drink of whiskey in an office setting.
Mature themes in The Ice Road
Moderate. The film deals with complex issues including workplace negligence, corporate corruption, discrimination against individuals with cognitive disabilities, and the trauma of war. The emotional weight of character abandonment and death is central to the plot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Ice Road appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Ice Road is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Ice Road follows a team of truckers embarking on a perilous rescue mission to save miners trapped in a collapsed Canadian facility. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense action, violence, and strong language…
What age rating does The Ice Road have?
The Ice Road is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Ice Road about?
The Ice Road follows a team of truckers embarking on a perilous rescue mission to save miners trapped in a collapsed Canadian facility. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense action, violence, and strong language throughout. Parents should be aware of scenes involving physical fights, character deaths, and…
Is there sex or nudity in The Ice Road?
None. There is no on-screen sex, nudity, or romantic content beyond a brief, friendly hug.
How violent is The Ice Road?
Moderate action violence throughout. Characters engage in fistfights, including punches to the face, and are subject to dangerous conditions like drowning, crushing, and falls. A key character is severely injured when impaled by a tree branch.
Is the language in The Ice Road appropriate for kids?
Moderate. The film contains approximately 20 uses of 'shit,' multiple uses of 'damn,' 'hell,' and 'bastard,' as well as a single usage of the 'f-word' used in a crude, non-sexual context.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Ice Road?
Mild. A character is seen dealing with a medical condition related to PTSD and takes prescribed medication. Two men share a drink of whiskey in an office setting.
What mature themes appear in The Ice Road?
Moderate. The film deals with complex issues including workplace negligence, corporate corruption, discrimination against individuals with cognitive disabilities, and the trauma of war. The emotional weight of character abandonment and death is central to the…
How long is The Ice Road?
The Ice Road runs 108 minutes, directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, released in 2021.
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