The Trader (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A traveling trader provides a window into rural life in the Republic of Georgia, where potatoes are currency and ambition is crushed by poverty.
Rated NR • 2018 • 23m
This unrated short documentary, "The Trader," follows a man named Gela who travels through the impoverished countryside of the Republic of Georgia, trading secondhand goods for potatoes. The film's content concerns are entirely thematic, earning it TV-PG equivalent ratings internationally. It contains no violence, sexual content, or profanity. The central focus is the stark and somber depiction of systemic poverty, the use of potatoes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Trader appropriate for kids?
This unrated short documentary, "The Trader," follows a man named Gela who travels through the impoverished countryside of the Republic of Georgia, trading secondhand goods for potatoes. The film's content concerns are entirely thematic, earning it TV-PG equivalent ratings… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Trader
What happens in The Trader, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:04 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:07 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Trader
None. Sexual content is not present in this film.
Violence and gore in The Trader
None. There is no violence depicted or discussed.
Language in The Trader
None. The film is in Georgian with English subtitles, and contains no profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Trader
A few adults are briefly shown smoking cigarettes in passing, which is incidental to the scenes and presented without comment.
Mature themes in The Trader
The film's primary focus is on its mature and somber themes. It unflinchingly documents the realities of extreme poverty, economic despair, and the cyclical nature of hardship in a rural community. Scenes depict meager living conditions and conversations about crushed ambitions, which may be sad or unsettling for younger viewers.
Scary moments in The Trader
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Trader yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Trader appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Trader is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. This unrated short documentary, "The Trader," follows a man named Gela who travels through the impoverished countryside of the Republic of Georgia, trading secondhand goods for potatoes. The film's content concerns are…
What age rating does The Trader have?
The Trader is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Trader about?
This unrated short documentary, "The Trader," follows a man named Gela who travels through the impoverished countryside of the Republic of Georgia, trading secondhand goods for potatoes. The film's content concerns are entirely thematic, earning it TV-PG equivalent ratings internationally. It contains no violence…
Is there sex or nudity in The Trader?
None. Sexual content is not present in this film.
How violent is The Trader?
None. There is no violence depicted or discussed.
Is the language in The Trader appropriate for kids?
None. The film is in Georgian with English subtitles, and contains no profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Trader?
A few adults are briefly shown smoking cigarettes in passing, which is incidental to the scenes and presented without comment.
What mature themes appear in The Trader?
The film's primary focus is on its mature and somber themes. It unflinchingly documents the realities of extreme poverty, economic despair, and the cyclical nature of hardship in a rural community. Scenes depict meager living conditions and conversations…
How long is The Trader?
The Trader runs 23 minutes, directed by Tamta Gabrichidze, released in 2018.
Where can I read the full The Trader parent guide?
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