The New Mutants (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.
Rated PG-13 • 2020 • 1h 34m
The film is rated PG-13 for its focus on psychological horror, strong thematic elements, and violent content. Characters are haunted by intense visions of past traumas, including causing accidental deaths and experiencing abuse, which manifest as monstrous threats like the grotesque "Smiling Men" and a giant "Demon Bear." The violence is often startling and bloody, with characters being mauled, stabbed, and one person being graphically… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The New Mutants appropriate for kids?
The film is rated PG-13 for its focus on psychological horror, strong thematic elements, and violent content. Characters are haunted by intense visions of past traumas, including causing accidental deaths and experiencing abuse, which manifest as monstrous threats like the… Read more — free account
Content severity in The New Mutants
What happens in The New Mutants, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:10 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:16 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in The New Mutants
Contains some suggestive material and a same-sex romance. Two female characters, Dani and Rahne, share a few kisses, one of which is prolonged. A male character has a sensual memory of being in a pool with his girlfriend, where they kiss passionately; both are in their underwear. In dialogue, a character mentions masturbating. There are also communal shower scenes showing bare backs and shoulders, but no explicit nudity.
Violence and gore in The New Mutants
Contains moderate-to-strong horror violence and disturbing images, often in the context of psychological torment. Characters' powers manifest their fears, leading to startling and violent encounters. These include visions of a man being killed with pickaxes, a confrontation with a severely burned figure, and a teen being branded on her back. In the climax, characters fight grotesque, tall, slender creatures called "Smiling Men" and a massive, demonic bear. One character is mauled and left with bloody facial…
Read more — free accountLanguage in The New Mutants
Moderate but infrequent. The dialogue includes some strong language, with at least one use of "fuck". Other profanity such as "shit," "bitch," and "asshole" is also present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The New Mutants
Very mild. The film's hospital setting includes the use of medical injections and characters being sedated against their will, which is framed as part of the medical horror theme. There is no recreational drug or alcohol use.
Mature themes in The New Mutants
The film's primary focus is on dark and mature themes. The main characters are all survivors of profound trauma, which they are forced to relive: causing the deaths of loved ones, surviving a massacre, and escaping religious persecution. Illyana's backstory involves childhood sexual abuse, which manifests as horrifying monsters. Other themes include captivity, medical terror, grief, and a brief depiction of a suicide attempt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The New Mutants appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The New Mutants is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The film is rated PG-13 for its focus on psychological horror, strong thematic elements, and violent content. Characters are haunted by intense visions of past traumas, including causing accidental deaths and…
What age rating does The New Mutants have?
The New Mutants is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The New Mutants about?
The film is rated PG-13 for its focus on psychological horror, strong thematic elements, and violent content. Characters are haunted by intense visions of past traumas, including causing accidental deaths and experiencing abuse, which manifest as monstrous threats like the grotesque "Smiling Men" and a giant "Demon…
Is there sex or nudity in The New Mutants?
Contains some suggestive material and a same-sex romance. Two female characters, Dani and Rahne, share a few kisses, one of which is prolonged. A male character has a sensual memory of being in a pool with his girlfriend, where they kiss passionately; both…
How violent is The New Mutants?
Contains moderate-to-strong horror violence and disturbing images, often in the context of psychological torment. Characters' powers manifest their fears, leading to startling and violent encounters. These include visions of a man being killed with pickaxes…
Is the language in The New Mutants appropriate for kids?
Moderate but infrequent. The dialogue includes some strong language, with at least one use of "fuck". Other profanity such as "shit," "bitch," and "asshole" is also present.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The New Mutants?
Very mild. The film's hospital setting includes the use of medical injections and characters being sedated against their will, which is framed as part of the medical horror theme. There is no recreational drug or alcohol use.
What mature themes appear in The New Mutants?
The film's primary focus is on dark and mature themes. The main characters are all survivors of profound trauma, which they are forced to relive: causing the deaths of loved ones, surviving a massacre, and escaping religious persecution. Illyana's backstory…
How long is The New Mutants?
The New Mutants runs 94 minutes, directed by Josh Boone, released in 2020.
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