The Village (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When a willful young man tries to venture beyond his sequestered Pennsylvania hamlet, his actions set off a chain of chilling incidents that will alter the community forever.
Rated PG-13 • 2004 • 1h 48m
M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village" earns its PG-13 rating primarily for its pervasive atmosphere of suspense, frightening situations involving mysterious creatures, and a single, sudden scene of bloody violence. The film follows the inhabitants of an isolated 19th-century-style village, particularly Ivy Walker, as their quiet lives are disrupted by fear and an act of violence. The most intense content includes a character being stabbed… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Village appropriate for kids?
M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village" earns its PG-13 rating primarily for its pervasive atmosphere of suspense, frightening situations involving mysterious creatures, and a single, sudden scene of bloody violence. The film follows the inhabitants of an isolated 19th-century-style… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Village
What happens in The Village, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:36 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Village
Sexual content is virtually absent. There are no sex scenes or nudity. One character's past trauma is briefly alluded to, which involved a rape and murder, but this is conveyed through dialogue and is not shown or described in detail.
Violence and gore in The Village
Violence is moderate overall, but features one strong, bloody moment. The central act of violence is when a character, Noah, stabs Lucius in the abdomen; the stabbing is quick but the bloody aftermath and the knife being pulled out are shown. Other scenes include the discovery of numerous skinned and gutted animal carcasses, several tense encounters and chases involving frightening creatures, and a character being slapped multiple times. A climactic scene sees a creature lured into a deep pit, resulting in its…
Read more — free accountLanguage in The Village
None. The dialogue is styled after 19th-century mannerisms and contains no profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Village
Substance use is minimal. One of the village elders is briefly seen smoking a pipe in one scene. No other alcohol, drug, or tobacco use is present.
Mature themes in The Village
The film is built on strong and mature themes. A pervasive sense of fear, dread, and paranoia hangs over the entire village. The story is fundamentally about the elders' shared trauma and grief from living in the violent modern world, which led them to create their isolated society as a refuge. This involves complex moral questions about control, deception, and whether it is right to lie to protect others from harm. The film also features a character with a developmental disability whose actions drive the plot…
Read more — free accountFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Village appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Village is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village" earns its PG-13 rating primarily for its pervasive atmosphere of suspense, frightening situations involving mysterious creatures, and a single, sudden scene of bloody violence. The…
What age rating does The Village have?
The Village is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Village about?
M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village" earns its PG-13 rating primarily for its pervasive atmosphere of suspense, frightening situations involving mysterious creatures, and a single, sudden scene of bloody violence. The film follows the inhabitants of an isolated 19th-century-style village, particularly Ivy Walker, as…
Is there sex or nudity in The Village?
Sexual content is virtually absent. There are no sex scenes or nudity. One character's past trauma is briefly alluded to, which involved a rape and murder, but this is conveyed through dialogue and is not shown or described in detail.
How violent is The Village?
Violence is moderate overall, but features one strong, bloody moment. The central act of violence is when a character, Noah, stabs Lucius in the abdomen; the stabbing is quick but the bloody aftermath and the knife being pulled out are shown. Other scenes…
Is the language in The Village appropriate for kids?
None. The dialogue is styled after 19th-century mannerisms and contains no profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Village?
Substance use is minimal. One of the village elders is briefly seen smoking a pipe in one scene. No other alcohol, drug, or tobacco use is present.
What mature themes appear in The Village?
The film is built on strong and mature themes. A pervasive sense of fear, dread, and paranoia hangs over the entire village. The story is fundamentally about the elders' shared trauma and grief from living in the violent modern world, which led them to create…
How long is The Village?
The Village runs 108 minutes, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, released in 2004.
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