The Sky Crawlers (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Youngsters called Kildren, who are destined to live eternally in their adolescence. The Kildren are conscious that every day could be the last, because they fight a war as entertainment, organized and operated by adults. But as they embrace the reality they are faced with, they live their day-to-day lives to the full.
Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 2h 1m
The Sky Crawlers follows a group of fighter pilots known as 'Kildren,' genetically engineered adolescents who live in a perpetual loop of combat and death. The film explores mature themes of existential nihilism, the cycle of violence, and the burden of living an eternal youth in a world that uses war as a pacifier. Parents should be aware of intermittent aerial combat, some brief scenes of violence and blood, and frequent smoking and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Sky Crawlers appropriate for kids?
The Sky Crawlers follows a group of fighter pilots known as 'Kildren,' genetically engineered adolescents who live in a perpetual loop of combat and death. The film explores mature themes of existential nihilism, the cycle of violence, and the burden of living an eternal youth… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Sky Crawlers
What happens in The Sky Crawlers, moment by moment
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:38 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Sky Crawlers
There is a brief, non-explicit scene involving a man and a woman in bed, with the implication that they have just engaged in sexual activity.
Violence and gore in The Sky Crawlers
The film features aerial dogfights where pilots are shot inside their cockpits, sometimes with brief blood splatter visible. In one intense sequence, a pilot ejects from a damaged craft only to be strafed by machine gun fire. Aftermath scenes show a covered body being removed from a crash site.
Language in The Sky Crawlers
The dialogue contains infrequent mild expletives and occasional coarse language consistent with the setting.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Sky Crawlers
Smoking and alcohol consumption are frequent activities, with the main teenage characters often seen with cigarettes or glasses of alcohol in various settings.
Mature themes in The Sky Crawlers
The film centers on existential dread, the cyclical nature of war, and the predetermined lives of child-like soldiers. It deals with concepts of memory, replacement, and the loss of innocence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Sky Crawlers appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Sky Crawlers is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Sky Crawlers follows a group of fighter pilots known as 'Kildren,' genetically engineered adolescents who live in a perpetual loop of combat and death. The film explores mature themes of existential nihilism, the…
What age rating does The Sky Crawlers have?
The Sky Crawlers is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Sky Crawlers about?
The Sky Crawlers follows a group of fighter pilots known as 'Kildren,' genetically engineered adolescents who live in a perpetual loop of combat and death. The film explores mature themes of existential nihilism, the cycle of violence, and the burden of living an eternal youth in a world that uses war as a pacifier…
Is there sex or nudity in The Sky Crawlers?
There is a brief, non-explicit scene involving a man and a woman in bed, with the implication that they have just engaged in sexual activity.
How violent is The Sky Crawlers?
The film features aerial dogfights where pilots are shot inside their cockpits, sometimes with brief blood splatter visible. In one intense sequence, a pilot ejects from a damaged craft only to be strafed by machine gun fire. Aftermath scenes show a covered…
Is the language in The Sky Crawlers appropriate for kids?
The dialogue contains infrequent mild expletives and occasional coarse language consistent with the setting.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Sky Crawlers?
Smoking and alcohol consumption are frequent activities, with the main teenage characters often seen with cigarettes or glasses of alcohol in various settings.
What mature themes appear in The Sky Crawlers?
The film centers on existential dread, the cyclical nature of war, and the predetermined lives of child-like soldiers. It deals with concepts of memory, replacement, and the loss of innocence.
How long is The Sky Crawlers?
The Sky Crawlers runs 121 minutes, directed by Mamoru Oshii, released in 2008.
Where can I read the full The Sky Crawlers parent guide?
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