The Mighty (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him out places since he is not authorized to go out. Being the social outcasts of the town, Kevin and Maxwell come to realize that they are similar to each other and accept that they are "freaks" and nothing will stop them.
Rated PG-13 • 1998 • 1h 40m
The Mighty is a PG-13 film about the powerful friendship between two outcast boys, one physically disabled and the other with a learning disability. The rating is earned primarily through intense thematic material and sequences of violence and peril. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting severe bullying, and a particularly frightening, prolonged sequence where a boy's father, Kenny "Killer" Kane, tries to choke a woman and then… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Mighty appropriate for kids?
The Mighty is a PG-13 film about the powerful friendship between two outcast boys, one physically disabled and the other with a learning disability. The rating is earned primarily through intense thematic material and sequences of violence and peril. Parents should be aware of… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Mighty
What happens in The Mighty, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:25 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Mighty
Sexual content is nearly absent. In one very brief moment, the main characters walk past an adult storefront with signs reading 'Girls Galore,' but nothing is seen beyond the non-explicit text. There is no other sexual content.
Violence and gore in The Mighty
Violence is moderate overall but includes some intense, disturbing moments. Bullies frequently menace the main characters, culminating in a scene where they threaten them with sticks and a chain. The film's most intense violence involves an adult character choking a woman until she is unconscious, and then attempting to choke his own teenage son before being stopped. These scenes are frightening and realistic.
Language in The Mighty
Profanity is moderate throughout. The dialogue includes several uses of 'damn,' 'hell,' 'crap,' and one use of 'asshole'. One character uses the crass phrase 'cold as a witch's t*t.' There are also several exclamatory uses of 'God' and 'Jesus Christ'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Mighty
Substance use is mild and brief. In one scene, a character is shown drinking from a glass in her home and is described by another character as being drunk.
Mature themes in The Mighty
The film's themes are its most significant and challenging element. It deals with bullying, social isolation due to physical and learning disabilities, and parental trauma (one boy's father is a convicted murderer). The story unflinchingly portrays the progression of a fatal genetic disorder and culminates in the off-screen death of a main child character, which is shown to be emotionally devastating for the survivor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Mighty appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Mighty is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Mighty is a PG-13 film about the powerful friendship between two outcast boys, one physically disabled and the other with a learning disability. The rating is earned primarily through intense thematic material and…
What age rating does The Mighty have?
The Mighty is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Mighty about?
The Mighty is a PG-13 film about the powerful friendship between two outcast boys, one physically disabled and the other with a learning disability. The rating is earned primarily through intense thematic material and sequences of violence and peril. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting severe bullying, and a…
Is there sex or nudity in The Mighty?
Sexual content is nearly absent. In one very brief moment, the main characters walk past an adult storefront with signs reading 'Girls Galore,' but nothing is seen beyond the non-explicit text. There is no other sexual content.
How violent is The Mighty?
Violence is moderate overall but includes some intense, disturbing moments. Bullies frequently menace the main characters, culminating in a scene where they threaten them with sticks and a chain. The film's most intense violence involves an adult character…
Is the language in The Mighty appropriate for kids?
Profanity is moderate throughout. The dialogue includes several uses of 'damn,' 'hell,' 'crap,' and one use of 'asshole'. One character uses the crass phrase 'cold as a witch's t*t.' There are also several exclamatory uses of 'God' and 'Jesus Christ'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Mighty?
Substance use is mild and brief. In one scene, a character is shown drinking from a glass in her home and is described by another character as being drunk.
What mature themes appear in The Mighty?
The film's themes are its most significant and challenging element. It deals with bullying, social isolation due to physical and learning disabilities, and parental trauma (one boy's father is a convicted murderer). The story unflinchingly portrays the…
How long is The Mighty?
The Mighty runs 100 minutes, directed by Peter Chelsom, released in 1998.
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