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The Last Repair Shop (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives have been dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren of this city.

Rated PG • 2024 • 40m

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This Oscar-winning documentary short earns its PG rating for mature thematic content. The film profiles four craftspeople in Los Angeles who repair musical instruments for students, and through their interviews, explores emotional life stories that include fleeing persecution, surviving cancer, and grappling with personal identity. While there is no violence, sexual content, or substance use, a single use of 'damn' is heard. The Last… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

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Dana Atkinson
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Duane Michaels
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Paty Moreno
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Steve Bagmanyan
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Ken Burget
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Vincent Womack
Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff
Tom Parker
Tom Parker
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
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Is The Last Repair Shop appropriate for kids?

This Oscar-winning documentary short earns its PG rating for mature thematic content. The film profiles four craftspeople in Los Angeles who repair musical instruments for students, and through their interviews, explores emotional life stories that include fleeing persecution… Read more — free account

Content severity in The Last Repair Shop

Sex None 0/10
Violence None 0/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in The Last Repair Shop, moment by moment

  1. 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  2. 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  3. 0:21 💬 Language 3/10
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Sex and nudity in The Last Repair Shop

None. Sexual content is not present. One of the subjects discusses his identity as a gay man in a thematic, non-sexual context.

Violence and gore in The Last Repair Shop

None. There is no violence depicted in the film.

Language in The Last Repair Shop

Language is very mild. There is a single, isolated use of the word 'damn' noted in passing.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Last Repair Shop

None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.

Mature themes in The Last Repair Shop

The film features mature emotional themes as the craftspeople share their personal stories. These include discussions of past financial hardship, fleeing persecution, serious illness, and finding one's identity.

Scary moments in The Last Repair Shop

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Last Repair Shop yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Last Repair Shop appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Last Repair Shop is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This Oscar-winning documentary short earns its PG rating for mature thematic content. The film profiles four craftspeople in Los Angeles who repair musical instruments for students, and through their interviews…

What age rating does The Last Repair Shop have?

The Last Repair Shop is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is The Last Repair Shop about?

This Oscar-winning documentary short earns its PG rating for mature thematic content. The film profiles four craftspeople in Los Angeles who repair musical instruments for students, and through their interviews, explores emotional life stories that include fleeing persecution, surviving cancer, and grappling with…

Is there sex or nudity in The Last Repair Shop?

None. Sexual content is not present. One of the subjects discusses his identity as a gay man in a thematic, non-sexual context.

How violent is The Last Repair Shop?

None. There is no violence depicted in the film.

Is the language in The Last Repair Shop appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild. There is a single, isolated use of the word 'damn' noted in passing.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Last Repair Shop?

None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.

What mature themes appear in The Last Repair Shop?

The film features mature emotional themes as the craftspeople share their personal stories. These include discussions of past financial hardship, fleeing persecution, serious illness, and finding one's identity.

How long is The Last Repair Shop?

The Last Repair Shop runs 40 minutes, directed by Ben Proudfoot, Kris Bowers, released in 2024.

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