The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is best for ages 11+. It's rated PG-13. The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is a poignant documentary detailing the life of Mats Steen, a young man who lived with a progressive muscle-wasting disease. After his death, his parents discover that he led a rich, social…

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is a poignant documentary detailing the life of Mats Steen, a young man who lived with a progressive muscle-wasting disease. After his death, his parents discover that he led a rich, social life as a gamer in World of Warcraft, forming deep bonds within his guild. The film earns its PG-13…

None. There is no sexual content in this film.

None. The film contains no realistic violence; any combat shown occurs within the context of the World of Warcraft video game.

Brief, mild profanity occurs. This includes occasional uses of words like 'damn' or similar mild expletives that reflect naturalistic, informal speech.

None. There is no drug, alcohol, or tobacco use depicted in the documentary.

The film deals heavily with chronic illness, terminal diagnosis, and the experience of grieving. The subject matter is emotionally weighty as it covers a parent's realization of their child's secret life and the reality of his physical condition.

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin runs 103 minutes, directed by Benjamin Ree, released in 2024.

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