The Shift (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Following a tense encounter with a mysterious stranger with otherworldly powers, a man finds himself banished to a parallel, tyrannical Earth, where he fights to get back to the woman he loves.
Rated PG-13 • 2023 • 1h 53m
In The Shift, Kevin Garner struggles to find his way back to his wife after being displaced into a dystopian parallel universe by a malevolent entity known as The Benefactor. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for scenes of sci-fi violence, including gunplay and raids, and intense thematic elements involving oppression and psychological manipulation. While the story centers on themes of faith, perseverance, and romantic… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Shift appropriate for kids?
In The Shift, Kevin Garner struggles to find his way back to his wife after being displaced into a dystopian parallel universe by a malevolent entity known as The Benefactor. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for scenes of sci-fi violence, including gunplay and raids… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Shift
What happens in The Shift, moment by moment
- 0:05 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Shift
The film contains no sexual content beyond a few instances of kissing between a married couple.
Violence and gore in The Shift
Violence is moderate and includes a car crash, gun usage, police raids, and minor injuries with small amounts of blood shown. Characters are occasionally threatened with technological devices that exile them to different realities.
Language in The Shift
Language is very mild, featuring infrequent uses of words like 'pissed' and 'shit' used in emotional contexts.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Shift
Alcohol consumption is depicted as a struggle for the protagonist, who is a recovering alcoholic, and his wife, who drinks during a period of estrangement.
Mature themes in The Shift
The narrative explores heavy concepts including the loss of a child, the collapse of societal order, totalitarian control, and the psychological weight of questioning reality and faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Shift appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Shift is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. In The Shift, Kevin Garner struggles to find his way back to his wife after being displaced into a dystopian parallel universe by a malevolent entity known as The Benefactor. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily…
What age rating does The Shift have?
The Shift is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Shift about?
In The Shift, Kevin Garner struggles to find his way back to his wife after being displaced into a dystopian parallel universe by a malevolent entity known as The Benefactor. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for scenes of sci-fi violence, including gunplay and raids, and intense thematic elements involving…
Is there sex or nudity in The Shift?
The film contains no sexual content beyond a few instances of kissing between a married couple.
How violent is The Shift?
Violence is moderate and includes a car crash, gun usage, police raids, and minor injuries with small amounts of blood shown. Characters are occasionally threatened with technological devices that exile them to different realities.
Is the language in The Shift appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild, featuring infrequent uses of words like 'pissed' and 'shit' used in emotional contexts.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Shift?
Alcohol consumption is depicted as a struggle for the protagonist, who is a recovering alcoholic, and his wife, who drinks during a period of estrangement.
What mature themes appear in The Shift?
The narrative explores heavy concepts including the loss of a child, the collapse of societal order, totalitarian control, and the psychological weight of questioning reality and faith.
How long is The Shift?
The Shift runs 113 minutes, directed by Brock Heasley, released in 2023.
Where can I read the full The Shift parent guide?
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