The Lazarus Project (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After Ben Garvey foolishly turned back to crime, he thought his life was over when he was sentenced to death by lethal injection. But his death sentence isn't quite what it seems, as Ben regains consciousness near an eerie psychiatric ward, where he's told he's been hired as the groundskeeper. With the state of his soul in question, and the love for his wife and daughter all the more real and powerful, Ben must figure out if he's truly cheated death, or if he's become part of something far more sinister.
Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 1h 39m
The Lazarus Project follows Ben Garvey, a former criminal who wakes up in a mysterious psychiatric facility after undergoing a state-ordered lethal injection. The film explores themes of redemption, death, and identity as Ben struggles to understand if he has been given a second chance or is trapped in a sinister experiment. Parents should be aware of moderate violence, including scenes of execution and physical altercations, as well… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Lazarus Project appropriate for kids?
The Lazarus Project follows Ben Garvey, a former criminal who wakes up in a mysterious psychiatric facility after undergoing a state-ordered lethal injection. The film explores themes of redemption, death, and identity as Ben struggles to understand if he has been given a second… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Lazarus Project
What happens in The Lazarus Project, moment by moment
- 0:08 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:22 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Lazarus Project
The film contains very limited content. There is one scene where a couple kisses passionately, implying a romantic encounter, but it cuts away before anything explicit occurs. A character is also briefly seen wearing a shirt with visible cleavage.
Violence and gore in The Lazarus Project
Violence is moderate and includes a lethal injection execution sequence. Other moments involve characters being attacked with axes or sharp objects, along with brief images of self-inflicted wounds on wrists and general gunfire in crime-related scenes.
Language in The Lazarus Project
Language is mild throughout the film. There are occasional uses of words such as 'hell' and 'damn' in conversational contexts.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Lazarus Project
Substance use is infrequent and minor. Characters are occasionally seen smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol in social or background settings.
Mature themes in The Lazarus Project
The narrative is driven by heavy thematic material regarding the death penalty, the morality of second chances, and existential dread. These subjects are presented in a serious tone that may provoke deep questioning in younger viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lazarus Project appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Lazarus Project is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Lazarus Project follows Ben Garvey, a former criminal who wakes up in a mysterious psychiatric facility after undergoing a state-ordered lethal injection. The film explores themes of redemption, death, and identity…
What age rating does The Lazarus Project have?
The Lazarus Project is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Lazarus Project about?
The Lazarus Project follows Ben Garvey, a former criminal who wakes up in a mysterious psychiatric facility after undergoing a state-ordered lethal injection. The film explores themes of redemption, death, and identity as Ben struggles to understand if he has been given a second chance or is trapped in a sinister…
Is there sex or nudity in The Lazarus Project?
The film contains very limited content. There is one scene where a couple kisses passionately, implying a romantic encounter, but it cuts away before anything explicit occurs. A character is also briefly seen wearing a shirt with visible cleavage.
How violent is The Lazarus Project?
Violence is moderate and includes a lethal injection execution sequence. Other moments involve characters being attacked with axes or sharp objects, along with brief images of self-inflicted wounds on wrists and general gunfire in crime-related scenes.
Is the language in The Lazarus Project appropriate for kids?
Language is mild throughout the film. There are occasional uses of words such as 'hell' and 'damn' in conversational contexts.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Lazarus Project?
Substance use is infrequent and minor. Characters are occasionally seen smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol in social or background settings.
What mature themes appear in The Lazarus Project?
The narrative is driven by heavy thematic material regarding the death penalty, the morality of second chances, and existential dread. These subjects are presented in a serious tone that may provoke deep questioning in younger viewers.
How long is The Lazarus Project?
The Lazarus Project runs 99 minutes, directed by John Glenn, released in 2008.
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