The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When Clara’s mother leaves her a mysterious gift, she embarks on a journey to four secret realms—where she discovers her greatest strength could change the world.
Rated PG • 2018 • 1h 39m
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a fantasy adventure following young Clara as she enters a mysterious magical world left behind by her late mother. The film is rated PG primarily for mild fantasy peril and action involving soldiers and mechanical creatures. Parents should be aware of atmospheric tension and mild sequences of conflict that may be intense for very young viewers. There is no sexual content, drug use, or significant… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Nutcracker and the Four Realms appropriate for kids?
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a fantasy adventure following young Clara as she enters a mysterious magical world left behind by her late mother. The film is rated PG primarily for mild fantasy peril and action involving soldiers and mechanical creatures. Parents should… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
What happens in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Violence is mild and consists primarily of fantasy combat. Characters engage in sword fights and battles between tin soldiers and mechanical jesters, but these sequences are stylized, bloodless, and focus on non-lethal outcomes. Some characters are temporarily swallowed by sinkholes or overtaken by swarms of mice, but these events are brief and lack graphic detail.
Language in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Language is very infrequent and mild. A character says "damn" in reference to a mechanical object, and "Oh my God" is used once as an expression of surprise.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
None. There is no depiction of or reference to alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
Mature themes in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
The central themes involve the death of a parent and the resulting grief and emotional estrangement between a father and daughter. These mature themes are handled with emotional weight but are presented in a way appropriate for the film's family-friendly rating.
Scary moments in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Nutcracker and the Four Realms 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 Nutcracker and the Four Realms appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a fantasy adventure following young Clara as she enters a mysterious magical world left behind by her late mother. The film is rated PG primarily for mild fantasy peril and action…
What age rating does The Nutcracker and the Four Realms have?
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is The Nutcracker and the Four Realms about?
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a fantasy adventure following young Clara as she enters a mysterious magical world left behind by her late mother. The film is rated PG primarily for mild fantasy peril and action involving soldiers and mechanical creatures. Parents should be aware of atmospheric tension and mild…
Is there sex or nudity in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms?
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is The Nutcracker and the Four Realms?
Violence is mild and consists primarily of fantasy combat. Characters engage in sword fights and battles between tin soldiers and mechanical jesters, but these sequences are stylized, bloodless, and focus on non-lethal outcomes. Some characters are…
Is the language in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms appropriate for kids?
Language is very infrequent and mild. A character says "damn" in reference to a mechanical object, and "Oh my God" is used once as an expression of surprise.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms?
None. There is no depiction of or reference to alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
What mature themes appear in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms?
The central themes involve the death of a parent and the resulting grief and emotional estrangement between a father and daughter. These mature themes are handled with emotional weight but are presented in a way appropriate for the film's family-friendly…
How long is The Nutcracker and the Four Realms?
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms runs 99 minutes, directed by Lasse Hallström, Joe Johnston, released in 2018.
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