The World of Us (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A bullied girl becomes friends with a new kid during a break, but when classes start up again, their new friendship is nearly ruined when the bullying continues.
Rated NR • 2016 • 1h 35m
The World of Us is an unrated, low-key coming-of-age drama about elementary-school friendship and the damage that bullying can do. The film earned its tone from sustained emotional themes — persistent peer exclusion, betrayal between two girls, and scenes of public humiliation — rather than graphic violence or sexual content. Parents should be aware of repeated taunting, a few brief physical scuffles and falls, and scenes of a child… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The World of Us appropriate for kids?
The World of Us is an unrated, low-key coming-of-age drama about elementary-school friendship and the damage that bullying can do. The film earned its tone from sustained emotional themes — persistent peer exclusion, betrayal between two girls, and scenes of public humiliation … Read more — free account
Content severity in The World of Us
What happens in The World of Us, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:09 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:14 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The World of Us
None. The film contains no sexual content, nudity, or sexualized situations.
Violence and gore in The World of Us
Light-to-moderate, realistic physicality: the film shows pushing, shoving and a few short scuffles among schoolchildren, plus falls and a brief tumble that leads to crying. Nothing is graphic or sustained; injuries are emotional and minor rather than bloody or medically serious. These moments are grounded and feel believable rather than cinematic action.
Language in The World of Us
Mild. Characters trade childish insults, whispers and teasing in Korean (examples like 'you're weird' and 'shut up' tone), but there is no strong profanity or explicit sexual language. The hurtful language is repeated enough to be upsetting in scenes of exclusion.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The World of Us
None. There are no depictions of smoking, drinking, drugs, or substance use.
Mature themes in The World of Us
Moderate and emotionally weighty: bullying, social exclusion, betrayal between friends, loneliness, and family stress are central to the story. The film focuses on the emotional consequences — shame, isolation, and attempts at reconciliation — rather than sensationalizing harm. Parents should expect scenes that realistically portray how exclusion and small cruelties escalate among children.
Scary moments in The World of Us
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The World of Us 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 World of Us appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The World of Us is best for ages 8+. It's rated NR. The World of Us is an unrated, low-key coming-of-age drama about elementary-school friendship and the damage that bullying can do. The film earned its tone from sustained emotional themes — persistent peer exclusion…
What age rating does The World of Us have?
The World of Us is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is The World of Us about?
The World of Us is an unrated, low-key coming-of-age drama about elementary-school friendship and the damage that bullying can do. The film earned its tone from sustained emotional themes — persistent peer exclusion, betrayal between two girls, and scenes of public humiliation — rather than graphic violence or sexual…
Is there sex or nudity in The World of Us?
None. The film contains no sexual content, nudity, or sexualized situations.
How violent is The World of Us?
Light-to-moderate, realistic physicality: the film shows pushing, shoving and a few short scuffles among schoolchildren, plus falls and a brief tumble that leads to crying. Nothing is graphic or sustained; injuries are emotional and minor rather than bloody…
Is the language in The World of Us appropriate for kids?
Mild. Characters trade childish insults, whispers and teasing in Korean (examples like 'you're weird' and 'shut up' tone), but there is no strong profanity or explicit sexual language. The hurtful language is repeated enough to be upsetting in scenes of…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The World of Us?
None. There are no depictions of smoking, drinking, drugs, or substance use.
What mature themes appear in The World of Us?
Moderate and emotionally weighty: bullying, social exclusion, betrayal between friends, loneliness, and family stress are central to the story. The film focuses on the emotional consequences — shame, isolation, and attempts at reconciliation — rather than…
How long is The World of Us?
The World of Us runs 95 minutes, directed by Yoon Ga-eun, released in 2016.
Where can I read the full The World of Us parent guide?
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