The Messengers (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When the Solomons trade in the craziness of big-city life for the quiet of a North Dakota farm, little do they expect the nightmare that follows. Soon after arriving, teenage Jess and her younger brother see terrifying apparitions and endure attacks from a supernatural source. Jess must warn her disbelieving family before it is too late to save them.
Rated PG-13 • 2007 • 1h 30m
The Messengers follows the Solomon family as they relocate to a rural North Dakota farm, only to find themselves haunted by terrifying, malevolent spirits. The film is rated PG-13 for intense supernatural terror, disturbing sequences of violence, and mature thematic elements including child endangerment and past family trauma. Parents should be aware that the film features frequent jump scares, aggressive animal attacks, and scenes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Messengers appropriate for kids?
The Messengers follows the Solomon family as they relocate to a rural North Dakota farm, only to find themselves haunted by terrifying, malevolent spirits. The film is rated PG-13 for intense supernatural terror, disturbing sequences of violence, and mature thematic elements… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Messengers
What happens in The Messengers, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Messengers
There is a single, passing innuendo where a husband mentions reading the 'farmer-sutra' to his wife, but no explicit sexual content or nudity is shown.
Violence and gore in The Messengers
The film contains moderate, sometimes intense violence, including a man being attacked by aggressive, clawing crows and several physical altercations. Characters are thrown, stabbed with a pitchfork, and struck with tools like shovels, with some scenes showing blood smears on walls.
Language in The Messengers
Language is mild and infrequent, consisting of approximately two uses of 'shit,' two of 'damn,' and single instances of 'son of a bitch,' 'ass,' and 'hell.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Messengers
Substance use is mentioned only in the context of the teenage character Jess, who explains that she was driving under the influence in a prior, off-screen car accident.
Mature themes in The Messengers
The story centers on heavy mature themes including the haunting of children, the murder of a previous family, and long-term familial resentment stemming from a past accidental injury.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Messengers appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Messengers is best for ages 14+. It's rated PG-13. The Messengers follows the Solomon family as they relocate to a rural North Dakota farm, only to find themselves haunted by terrifying, malevolent spirits. The film is rated PG-13 for intense supernatural terror…
What age rating does The Messengers have?
The Messengers is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.
What is The Messengers about?
The Messengers follows the Solomon family as they relocate to a rural North Dakota farm, only to find themselves haunted by terrifying, malevolent spirits. The film is rated PG-13 for intense supernatural terror, disturbing sequences of violence, and mature thematic elements including child endangerment and past…
Is there sex or nudity in The Messengers?
There is a single, passing innuendo where a husband mentions reading the 'farmer-sutra' to his wife, but no explicit sexual content or nudity is shown.
How violent is The Messengers?
The film contains moderate, sometimes intense violence, including a man being attacked by aggressive, clawing crows and several physical altercations. Characters are thrown, stabbed with a pitchfork, and struck with tools like shovels, with some scenes…
Is the language in The Messengers appropriate for kids?
Language is mild and infrequent, consisting of approximately two uses of 'shit,' two of 'damn,' and single instances of 'son of a bitch,' 'ass,' and 'hell.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Messengers?
Substance use is mentioned only in the context of the teenage character Jess, who explains that she was driving under the influence in a prior, off-screen car accident.
What mature themes appear in The Messengers?
The story centers on heavy mature themes including the haunting of children, the murder of a previous family, and long-term familial resentment stemming from a past accidental injury.
How long is The Messengers?
The Messengers runs 90 minutes, directed by Danny Pang Phat, Oxide Pang Chun, released in 2007.
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