The Two Popes (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.
Rated PG-13 • 2019 • 2h 5m
Overall: Pope Benedict XVI asks his eventual successor Pope Francis to visit — and two very different men discover more in common than expected. Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce. PG-13 is appropriate.
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Is The Two Popes appropriate for kids?
Overall: Pope Benedict XVI asks his eventual successor Pope Francis to visit — and two very different men discover more in common than expected. Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce. PG-13 is appropriate. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Two Popes
What happens in The Two Popes, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 1:28 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Two Popes
None.
Violence and gore in The Two Popes
None.
Language in The Two Popes
Mild language consistent with PG-13.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Two Popes
None.
Mature themes in The Two Popes
A two-hander of extraordinary quality — Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce's scenes are one of cinema's great late-career collaborations. The film is about doubt as the foundation of faith. Francis's Argentinian history during the Dirty War is handled honestly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Two Popes appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Two Popes is best for ages 14+. It's rated PG-13. Overall: Pope Benedict XVI asks his eventual successor Pope Francis to visit — and two very different men discover more in common than expected. Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce. PG-13 is appropriate.
What age rating does The Two Popes have?
The Two Popes is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.
What is The Two Popes about?
Overall: Pope Benedict XVI asks his eventual successor Pope Francis to visit — and two very different men discover more in common than expected. Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce. PG-13 is appropriate.
Is there sex or nudity in The Two Popes?
None.
How violent is The Two Popes?
None.
Is the language in The Two Popes appropriate for kids?
Mild language consistent with PG-13.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Two Popes?
None.
What mature themes appear in The Two Popes?
A two-hander of extraordinary quality — Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce's scenes are one of cinema's great late-career collaborations. The film is about doubt as the foundation of faith. Francis's Argentinian history during the Dirty War is handled…
How long is The Two Popes?
The Two Popes runs 125 minutes, directed by Fernando Meirelles, released in 2019.
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