The Legend of La Llorona (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Based on a famous Mexican legend, a group of kids must stop the ghost of a woman whose guilt over the drowning of her own children leads her to abduct youngsters who wander the woods at night.
Rated A • 2011 • 1h 15m
The Legend of La Llorona is an animated feature film that explores the classic Mexican folklore surrounding a vengeful ghost who targets children. The film focuses on a group of kids who must confront the spirit to protect their village and prevent further abductions. Parents should be aware that the film contains mild supernatural tension, including ghost imagery, eerie sound design, and depictions of loss. It is generally appropriate… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Legend of La Llorona appropriate for kids?
The Legend of La Llorona is an animated feature film that explores the classic Mexican folklore surrounding a vengeful ghost who targets children. The film focuses on a group of kids who must confront the spirit to protect their village and prevent further abductions. Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Legend of La Llorona
What happens in The Legend of La Llorona, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Legend of La Llorona
There is no sexual content in this film.
Violence and gore in The Legend of La Llorona
Violence is mild and stylized to fit the animated folklore genre. It consists primarily of non-graphic supernatural encounters, with no blood or realistic injury shown.
Language in The Legend of La Llorona
Language is limited to brief exclamations of surprise, such as characters saying 'Jesus' or 'God' in the English subtitles.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Legend of La Llorona
There is no substance use in this film.
Mature themes in The Legend of La Llorona
The film deals with themes of loss, grief, and the tragic backstory of a woman who drowned her own children, which is presented as the motivation for the ghost's actions.
Scary moments in The Legend of La Llorona
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Legend of La Llorona 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Legend of La Llorona appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Legend of La Llorona is best for ages 7+. It's rated A. The Legend of La Llorona is an animated feature film that explores the classic Mexican folklore surrounding a vengeful ghost who targets children. The film focuses on a group of kids who must confront the spirit to…
What age rating does The Legend of La Llorona have?
The Legend of La Llorona is officially rated A. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is The Legend of La Llorona about?
The Legend of La Llorona is an animated feature film that explores the classic Mexican folklore surrounding a vengeful ghost who targets children. The film focuses on a group of kids who must confront the spirit to protect their village and prevent further abductions. Parents should be aware that the film contains…
Is there sex or nudity in The Legend of La Llorona?
There is no sexual content in this film.
How violent is The Legend of La Llorona?
Violence is mild and stylized to fit the animated folklore genre. It consists primarily of non-graphic supernatural encounters, with no blood or realistic injury shown.
Is the language in The Legend of La Llorona appropriate for kids?
Language is limited to brief exclamations of surprise, such as characters saying 'Jesus' or 'God' in the English subtitles.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Legend of La Llorona?
There is no substance use in this film.
What mature themes appear in The Legend of La Llorona?
The film deals with themes of loss, grief, and the tragic backstory of a woman who drowned her own children, which is presented as the motivation for the ghost's actions.
How long is The Legend of La Llorona?
The Legend of La Llorona runs 75 minutes, directed by Alberto Rodríguez, released in 2011.
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