
The Velvet Queen (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
High up on the Tibetan plateau. Amongst unexplored and inaccessible valleys lies one of the last sanctuaries of the wild world, where rare and undiscovered fauna lives. Vincent Munier, one of the world’s most renowned wildlife photographers takes the adventurer and novelist Sylvain Tesson (In the Forest of Siberia) with him on his latest mission. For several weeks, they’ll explore these valleys searching for unique animals and try to spot the snow leopard, one of the rarest and most difficult big cats to approach.
Rated 12A • 2021 • 1h 32m
The Velvet Queen is a meditative documentary following photographer Vincent Munier and novelist Sylvain Tesson as they traverse the harsh Tibetan plateau in search of the elusive snow leopard. The film is primarily an observational, slow-paced nature study that avoids graphic content, focusing instead on themes of patience, environmental respect, and human insignificance within the wild. While generally suitable for all ages, the film… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Velvet Queen appropriate for kids?
The Velvet Queen is a meditative documentary following photographer Vincent Munier and novelist Sylvain Tesson as they traverse the harsh Tibetan plateau in search of the elusive snow leopard. The film is primarily an observational, slow-paced nature study that avoids graphic… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Velvet Queen
What happens in The Velvet Queen, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:58 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Velvet Queen
There is no sexual content in this film.
Violence and gore in The Velvet Queen
Violence is limited to natural, un-stylized depictions of wildlife behavior. We see brief, non-graphic scenes of predation where animals hunt for food, which are presented as objective parts of the natural ecosystem.
Language in The Velvet Queen
There is one instance of the 'f-word' used during the journey, which is included in the English subtitles.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Velvet Queen
There is no substance use in this film.
Mature themes in The Velvet Queen
The film deals with themes of nature conservation, the isolation of high-altitude travel, and the existential realization of humanity's small place in the world.
Scary moments in The Velvet Queen
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Velvet Queen 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 Velvet Queen appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Velvet Queen is best for ages 10+. It's rated 12A. The Velvet Queen is a meditative documentary following photographer Vincent Munier and novelist Sylvain Tesson as they traverse the harsh Tibetan plateau in search of the elusive snow leopard. The film is primarily an…
What age rating does The Velvet Queen have?
The Velvet Queen is officially rated 12A. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Velvet Queen about?
The Velvet Queen is a meditative documentary following photographer Vincent Munier and novelist Sylvain Tesson as they traverse the harsh Tibetan plateau in search of the elusive snow leopard. The film is primarily an observational, slow-paced nature study that avoids graphic content, focusing instead on themes of…
Is there sex or nudity in The Velvet Queen?
There is no sexual content in this film.
How violent is The Velvet Queen?
Violence is limited to natural, un-stylized depictions of wildlife behavior. We see brief, non-graphic scenes of predation where animals hunt for food, which are presented as objective parts of the natural ecosystem.
Is the language in The Velvet Queen appropriate for kids?
There is one instance of the 'f-word' used during the journey, which is included in the English subtitles.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Velvet Queen?
There is no substance use in this film.
What mature themes appear in The Velvet Queen?
The film deals with themes of nature conservation, the isolation of high-altitude travel, and the existential realization of humanity's small place in the world.
How long is The Velvet Queen?
The Velvet Queen runs 92 minutes, directed by Marie Amiguet, Vincent Munier, released in 2021.
Where can I read the full The Velvet Queen parent guide?
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