The Knight Before Christmas (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Knight Before Christmas is best for ages 8+. It's rated 6. This unrated Netflix holiday film is a light, family-friendly romantic comedy suitable for most audiences. The film's rating would likely be G or PG, with content comparable to a standard network TV Christmas movie. The…

The Knight Before Christmas is officially rated 6. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

This unrated Netflix holiday film is a light, family-friendly romantic comedy suitable for most audiences. The film's rating would likely be G or PG, with content comparable to a standard network TV Christmas movie. The story of Sir Cole, a medieval knight transported to modern-day Ohio, primarily focuses on romance…

Very light. The central romance features some mild flirting and two chaste kisses between the main characters, Cole and Brooke. There is no innuendo or sexual content.

Very mild and brief. A main character is accidentally hit by a car early in the film, but he is shown to be uninjured. In two scenes of heroism, the knight stops a pickpocket non-violently and rescues two children who have fallen into a frozen lake; the peril…

None. There is no profanity or questionable language in the film.

Minor. Adults are seen drinking wine in a social context during a Christmas dinner party.

Mild thematic content is present. Main themes include kindness, finding love, and having courage. A main character briefly mentions that her parents have passed away. There are also moments of emotional sadness when characters must say goodbye.

The Knight Before Christmas runs 92 minutes, directed by Monika Mitchell, released in 2019.

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