The Wolf and the Lion (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After her grandfather's death, 20-year-old Alma decides to go back to her childhood home - a little island in the heart of the majestic Canadian forest. Whilst there, she rescues two helpless cubs: a wolf and a lion. They forge an inseparable bond, but their world soon collapses as the forest ranger discovers the animals and takes them away. The two cub brothers must now embark on a treacherous journey across Canada to be reunited with one another and Alma once more.
Rated PG • 2021 • 1h 39m
The Wolf and the Lion follows Alma, a young woman who rescues a wolf pup and a lion cub in the Canadian wilderness, forging a bond between the unlikely pair. The film is rated PG for thematic elements involving the mistreatment of captive animals and some tense moments of peril during their separation and rescue. Parents should be aware of minor language and intense scenes depicting animal captivity and pursuit. It is suitable for most… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Wolf and the Lion appropriate for kids?
The Wolf and the Lion follows Alma, a young woman who rescues a wolf pup and a lion cub in the Canadian wilderness, forging a bond between the unlikely pair. The film is rated PG for thematic elements involving the mistreatment of captive animals and some tense moments of peril… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Wolf and the Lion
What happens in The Wolf and the Lion, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:32 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Wolf and the Lion
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in The Wolf and the Lion
Violence is mild and consists mostly of animal peril. There are scenes of animals being hunted, captured using tranquilizer darts, and kept in cramped circus cages. A few moments depict verbal threats and an aggressive circus trainer off-screen, but there is no graphic bloodshed or realistic physical injury.
Language in The Wolf and the Lion
Language is mild, featuring two uses of the word 's---'. No pervasive profanity or strong language is present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Wolf and the Lion
None. There is no drug, alcohol, or tobacco use depicted in the film.
Mature themes in The Wolf and the Lion
The film explores themes of animal captivity, the ethics of circuses, and the impact of human interference on wildlife. There is a sense of grief regarding the death of Alma's grandfather, and the separation of the animals from their human protector may be emotionally taxing for younger viewers.
Scary moments in The Wolf and the Lion
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Wolf and the Lion 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 Wolf and the Lion appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Wolf and the Lion is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. The Wolf and the Lion follows Alma, a young woman who rescues a wolf pup and a lion cub in the Canadian wilderness, forging a bond between the unlikely pair. The film is rated PG for thematic elements involving the…
What age rating does The Wolf and the Lion have?
The Wolf and the Lion is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is The Wolf and the Lion about?
The Wolf and the Lion follows Alma, a young woman who rescues a wolf pup and a lion cub in the Canadian wilderness, forging a bond between the unlikely pair. The film is rated PG for thematic elements involving the mistreatment of captive animals and some tense moments of peril during their separation and rescue…
Is there sex or nudity in The Wolf and the Lion?
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is The Wolf and the Lion?
Violence is mild and consists mostly of animal peril. There are scenes of animals being hunted, captured using tranquilizer darts, and kept in cramped circus cages. A few moments depict verbal threats and an aggressive circus trainer off-screen, but there is…
Is the language in The Wolf and the Lion appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, featuring two uses of the word 's---'. No pervasive profanity or strong language is present.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Wolf and the Lion?
None. There is no drug, alcohol, or tobacco use depicted in the film.
What mature themes appear in The Wolf and the Lion?
The film explores themes of animal captivity, the ethics of circuses, and the impact of human interference on wildlife. There is a sense of grief regarding the death of Alma's grandfather, and the separation of the animals from their human protector may be…
How long is The Wolf and the Lion?
The Wolf and the Lion runs 99 minutes, directed by Gilles de Maistre, released in 2021.
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