The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that he has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.
Rated PG-13 • 1997 • 2h 9m
This sequel to Jurassic Park earns its PG-13 rating with significantly more intense, frequent, and sustained dinosaur violence and terror. The film follows Ian Malcolm to Isla Sorna, where his team and a rival group of hunters are stalked and attacked by various dinosaurs, leading to several on-screen and implied deaths. The violence is the main concern, with scenes including a man being ripped in half by two T-Rexes and a harrowing… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Lost World: Jurassic Park appropriate for kids?
This sequel to Jurassic Park earns its PG-13 rating with significantly more intense, frequent, and sustained dinosaur violence and terror. The film follows Ian Malcolm to Isla Sorna, where his team and a rival group of hunters are stalked and attacked by various dinosaurs… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Lost World: Jurassic Park
What happens in The Lost World: Jurassic Park, moment by moment
- 0:04 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:41 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:46 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Lost World: Jurassic Park
None. The central characters Ian and Sarah are in a romantic relationship, but there is no sexual content or nudity.
Violence and gore in The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Strong and frequent dinosaur-on-human violence is the core of the film. Several scenes depict brutal and sometimes bloody deaths, including a character being torn in half by two T-Rexes (the gory details are obscured but the act is clear). Other notable moments include a velociraptor being impaled, people being stomped on, and multiple characters mauled to death by raptors in a field of tall grass. The final act involves a T-Rex rampaging through San Diego, causing widespread destruction and eating at least one…
Read more — free accountLanguage in The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Mild, with infrequent profanity. The film contains one use of "shit" and a few other curses, such as "son of a bitch," "bastard," and "goddamnit." Name-calling is also present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Substance use is mild. One character, Roland Tembo, is occasionally seen drinking from a flask. The main use of drugs is functional, as characters frequently use tranquilizer guns with powerful sedatives to subdue the dinosaurs. No illegal drug use is depicted.
Mature themes in The Lost World: Jurassic Park
The film deals with intense and sustained peril, with characters in near-constant danger of being killed by dinosaurs. Key thematic elements include corporate greed leading to disaster, the ethics of capturing and exploiting animals, and human arrogance in the face of nature. The frequent and often sudden deaths of both secondary and sympathetic characters create a dark and harrowing tone throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lost World: Jurassic Park appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Lost World: Jurassic Park is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This sequel to Jurassic Park earns its PG-13 rating with significantly more intense, frequent, and sustained dinosaur violence and terror. The film follows Ian Malcolm to Isla Sorna, where his team and a rival group of…
What age rating does The Lost World: Jurassic Park have?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Lost World: Jurassic Park about?
This sequel to Jurassic Park earns its PG-13 rating with significantly more intense, frequent, and sustained dinosaur violence and terror. The film follows Ian Malcolm to Isla Sorna, where his team and a rival group of hunters are stalked and attacked by various dinosaurs, leading to several on-screen and implied…
Is there sex or nudity in The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
None. The central characters Ian and Sarah are in a romantic relationship, but there is no sexual content or nudity.
How violent is The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
Strong and frequent dinosaur-on-human violence is the core of the film. Several scenes depict brutal and sometimes bloody deaths, including a character being torn in half by two T-Rexes (the gory details are obscured but the act is clear). Other notable…
Is the language in The Lost World: Jurassic Park appropriate for kids?
Mild, with infrequent profanity. The film contains one use of "shit" and a few other curses, such as "son of a bitch," "bastard," and "goddamnit." Name-calling is also present.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
Substance use is mild. One character, Roland Tembo, is occasionally seen drinking from a flask. The main use of drugs is functional, as characters frequently use tranquilizer guns with powerful sedatives to subdue the dinosaurs. No illegal drug use is…
What mature themes appear in The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
The film deals with intense and sustained peril, with characters in near-constant danger of being killed by dinosaurs. Key thematic elements include corporate greed leading to disaster, the ethics of capturing and exploiting animals, and human arrogance in…
How long is The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park runs 129 minutes, directed by Steven Spielberg, released in 1997.
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