The Magic of Belle Isle (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In an effort to tap into his original talent, a wheelchair-bound author moves to a rural town, where he befriends a single mother and her three kids, who help reignite his passion for writing.
Rated PG • 2012 • 1h 49m
The Magic of Belle Isle is a gentle drama about Monte Wildhorn, a cynical author who finds renewed purpose through an intergenerational friendship with a local family. The film is rated PG primarily for mild language and adult themes involving grief and alcohol use. Parents should be aware of frequent depictions of drinking as the protagonist struggles with the loss of his wife, as well as occasional suggestive dialogue. The story is a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Magic of Belle Isle appropriate for kids?
The Magic of Belle Isle is a gentle drama about Monte Wildhorn, a cynical author who finds renewed purpose through an intergenerational friendship with a local family. The film is rated PG primarily for mild language and adult themes involving grief and alcohol use. Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Magic of Belle Isle
What happens in The Magic of Belle Isle, moment by moment
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:22 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Magic of Belle Isle
The film contains a few light, suggestive remarks, including a comment about a man wanting to keep his partner in bed. A teenage character is briefly seen wearing a bikini while swimming in a lake. There is also some mild, humorous dialogue regarding a dog's sexual behavior.
Violence and gore in The Magic of Belle Isle
None. The film contains no on-screen violence or physical altercations.
Language in The Magic of Belle Isle
Language is mild, including occasional uses of words such as 'shit,' 'asshole,' 'crap,' 'damn,' and 'son of a bitch.' There are also a couple of instances of 'Jesus H. Christ' used as an exclamation.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Magic of Belle Isle
The lead character struggles with alcoholism and is seen consuming significant amounts of alcohol throughout the first half of the film as a coping mechanism for his depression.
Mature themes in The Magic of Belle Isle
The narrative explores mature topics including the profound grief caused by the death of a spouse, the challenges of divorce, and the personal stagnation associated with clinical depression and substance abuse.
Scary moments in The Magic of Belle Isle
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Magic of Belle Isle 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 Magic of Belle Isle appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Magic of Belle Isle is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The Magic of Belle Isle is a gentle drama about Monte Wildhorn, a cynical author who finds renewed purpose through an intergenerational friendship with a local family. The film is rated PG primarily for mild language…
What age rating does The Magic of Belle Isle have?
The Magic of Belle Isle is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Magic of Belle Isle about?
The Magic of Belle Isle is a gentle drama about Monte Wildhorn, a cynical author who finds renewed purpose through an intergenerational friendship with a local family. The film is rated PG primarily for mild language and adult themes involving grief and alcohol use. Parents should be aware of frequent depictions of…
Is there sex or nudity in The Magic of Belle Isle?
The film contains a few light, suggestive remarks, including a comment about a man wanting to keep his partner in bed. A teenage character is briefly seen wearing a bikini while swimming in a lake. There is also some mild, humorous dialogue regarding a dog's…
How violent is The Magic of Belle Isle?
None. The film contains no on-screen violence or physical altercations.
Is the language in The Magic of Belle Isle appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, including occasional uses of words such as 'shit,' 'asshole,' 'crap,' 'damn,' and 'son of a bitch.' There are also a couple of instances of 'Jesus H. Christ' used as an exclamation.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Magic of Belle Isle?
The lead character struggles with alcoholism and is seen consuming significant amounts of alcohol throughout the first half of the film as a coping mechanism for his depression.
What mature themes appear in The Magic of Belle Isle?
The narrative explores mature topics including the profound grief caused by the death of a spouse, the challenges of divorce, and the personal stagnation associated with clinical depression and substance abuse.
How long is The Magic of Belle Isle?
The Magic of Belle Isle runs 109 minutes, directed by Rob Reiner, released in 2012.
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