The Ritual (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A group of college friends reunite for a trip to the forest, but encounter a menacing presence in the woods that's stalking them.
Rated R • 2017 • 1h 34m
The Ritual is a survival horror film that follows four college friends hiking in Sweden who become trapped in a forest haunted by an ancient, monstrous entity. The film earned its R-rating primarily due to frequent, graphic violence, including visceral depictions of creature-inflicted fatalities, and pervasive strong language throughout the dialogue. It also features intense psychological distress, nightmare sequences, and themes of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Ritual appropriate for kids?
The Ritual is a survival horror film that follows four college friends hiking in Sweden who become trapped in a forest haunted by an ancient, monstrous entity. The film earned its R-rating primarily due to frequent, graphic violence, including visceral depictions of… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Ritual
What happens in The Ritual, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
- 0:12 💬 Language 7/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
Sex and nudity in The Ritual
Contains brief, non-explicit content including a scene showing a man nude while praying, and occasional crude sexual references in character dialogue.
Violence and gore in The Ritual
The film features graphic, severe violence including a brutal store robbery, the discovery of a mutilated moose, impalements on trees, and characters being hunted and dragged away by a monster. The onscreen deaths are bloody and disturbing.
Language in The Ritual
Frequent and pervasive use of strong profanity throughout the script, including multiple uses of the f-word and other severe vulgarities.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Ritual
Incidental references to alcohol and mild tobacco use appear in the characters' social interactions.
Mature themes in The Ritual
Explores deep-seated survivor's guilt, intense grief, and the psychological fallout of a traumatic event, presented through nightmarish hallucinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Ritual appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Ritual is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. The Ritual is a survival horror film that follows four college friends hiking in Sweden who become trapped in a forest haunted by an ancient, monstrous entity. The film earned its R-rating primarily due to frequent…
What age rating does The Ritual have?
The Ritual is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is The Ritual about?
The Ritual is a survival horror film that follows four college friends hiking in Sweden who become trapped in a forest haunted by an ancient, monstrous entity. The film earned its R-rating primarily due to frequent, graphic violence, including visceral depictions of creature-inflicted fatalities, and pervasive strong…
Is there sex or nudity in The Ritual?
Contains brief, non-explicit content including a scene showing a man nude while praying, and occasional crude sexual references in character dialogue.
How violent is The Ritual?
The film features graphic, severe violence including a brutal store robbery, the discovery of a mutilated moose, impalements on trees, and characters being hunted and dragged away by a monster. The onscreen deaths are bloody and disturbing.
Is the language in The Ritual appropriate for kids?
Frequent and pervasive use of strong profanity throughout the script, including multiple uses of the f-word and other severe vulgarities.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Ritual?
Incidental references to alcohol and mild tobacco use appear in the characters' social interactions.
What mature themes appear in The Ritual?
Explores deep-seated survivor's guilt, intense grief, and the psychological fallout of a traumatic event, presented through nightmarish hallucinations.
How long is The Ritual?
The Ritual runs 94 minutes, directed by David Bruckner, released in 2017.
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