The Quiet Ones (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In 2008, a group of men from Denmark and across Europe pull off the biggest heist of all time on Danish soil. Kasper, a boxer with few chances left in life, is offered the opportunity to plan the robbery by its foreign initiators.
Rated 16 • 2024 • 1h 50m
This film is an intense science-fiction horror story about an alien invasion in New York City, and it received its mature ratings in several countries due to its pervasive tone of dread, frequent creature violence, and frightening sequences. The Quiet Ones follows Sam, a woman with terminal cancer, as she navigates a city overrun by monsters that hunt by sound. Parents should be aware of several sudden and intense scenes of violence… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Quiet Ones appropriate for kids?
This film is an intense science-fiction horror story about an alien invasion in New York City, and it received its mature ratings in several countries due to its pervasive tone of dread, frequent creature violence, and frightening sequences. The Quiet Ones follows Sam, a woman… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Quiet Ones
What happens in The Quiet Ones, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:17 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Quiet Ones
No sexual content is present in the film. The central relationship between Sam and Eric is one of platonic companionship and survival.
Violence and gore in The Quiet Ones
Violence is frequent and often intense, though not graphically gory. The invading alien creatures attack large crowds, causing explosions and mass panic. Several characters are attacked and killed by the creatures, with these deaths happening quickly and sometimes suddenly. One character is accidentally killed by another person in a moment of panic. The violence is primarily focused on peril and monster attacks rather than human-on-human brutality.
Language in The Quiet Ones
Some strong language is used, typically during moments of extreme stress and fear. The dialogue includes uses of words like "damn" and "hell," and at least one use of "f--k" is present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Quiet Ones
Substance use is minor. A main character has terminal cancer and is shown to need pain medication, which another character ventures out to find for her. There is no depiction of recreational drug use.
Mature themes in The Quiet Ones
The film deals with strong, mature themes throughout. The central theme is coping with terminal illness and mortality, as the protagonist Sam is dying of cancer. The plot also revolves around survival, loss of loved ones, despair in the face of societal collapse, and ultimately, self-sacrifice for the sake of others. Sam's acceptance of her own death is a key element of the film's conclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Quiet Ones appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Quiet Ones is best for ages 15+. It's rated 16. This film is an intense science-fiction horror story about an alien invasion in New York City, and it received its mature ratings in several countries due to its pervasive tone of dread, frequent creature violence, and…
What age rating does The Quiet Ones have?
The Quiet Ones is officially rated 16. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is The Quiet Ones about?
This film is an intense science-fiction horror story about an alien invasion in New York City, and it received its mature ratings in several countries due to its pervasive tone of dread, frequent creature violence, and frightening sequences. The Quiet Ones follows Sam, a woman with terminal cancer, as she navigates a…
Is there sex or nudity in The Quiet Ones?
No sexual content is present in the film. The central relationship between Sam and Eric is one of platonic companionship and survival.
How violent is The Quiet Ones?
Violence is frequent and often intense, though not graphically gory. The invading alien creatures attack large crowds, causing explosions and mass panic. Several characters are attacked and killed by the creatures, with these deaths happening quickly and…
Is the language in The Quiet Ones appropriate for kids?
Some strong language is used, typically during moments of extreme stress and fear. The dialogue includes uses of words like "damn" and "hell," and at least one use of "f--k" is present.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Quiet Ones?
Substance use is minor. A main character has terminal cancer and is shown to need pain medication, which another character ventures out to find for her. There is no depiction of recreational drug use.
What mature themes appear in The Quiet Ones?
The film deals with strong, mature themes throughout. The central theme is coping with terminal illness and mortality, as the protagonist Sam is dying of cancer. The plot also revolves around survival, loss of loved ones, despair in the face of societal…
How long is The Quiet Ones?
The Quiet Ones runs 110 minutes, directed by Frederik Louis Hviid, released in 2024.
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