Tinā (2025) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A woman grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch earthquakes, becomes a substitute teacher at an elite private school. Unexpectedly, she discovers students lacking guidance and care, prompting her to provide inspiration and support.
Rated NR • 2025 • 2h 5m
Tinā is a quiet, character-driven drama about Mareta Percival, a Samoan New Zealander who rebuilds her life by starting a school choir after losing her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes. The film deals openly with grief, terminal illness and institutional snobbery — parents should expect sustained themes of bereavement (including a child’s death) and the on-screen death of the protagonist, plus a few physical school scuffles and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Tinā appropriate for kids?
Tinā is a quiet, character-driven drama about Mareta Percival, a Samoan New Zealander who rebuilds her life by starting a school choir after losing her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes. The film deals openly with grief, terminal illness and institutional snobbery … Read more — free account
Content severity in Tinā
What happens in Tinā, moment by moment
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:14 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:30 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Tinā
None. The film contains no on-screen sexual activity, nudity, or sexualized scenes — the story focuses on grief, teaching and community.
Violence and gore in Tinā
Light-to-moderate, realistic schoolyard scuffles rather than graphic violence. The choir students (including Anthony and Mei-Ling) are involved in at least one physical confrontation with members of the school's rugby team (shoving and a brief scuffle). There are no graphic injuries or gore, and physical violence is short-lived and interpersonal.
Language in Tinā
Generally mild-to-moderate. Characters exchange sharp, critical remarks (notably deputy principal Peter Wadsworth toward Mareta) and tense boardroom language; explicit profanity is sparse or implied rather than sustained.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Tinā
None. No notable alcohol, drug use, or intoxication scenes are presented as part of the story.
Mature themes in Tinā
Strong focus on bereavement, grief, terminal illness and class/ethnic tensions. The film shows the long-term effects of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake (a daughter killed at the CTV building), Mareta's later cancer diagnosis and eventual death, and issues of body image and exclusion (Sophie’s disfiguring arm injury and reluctance to wear a lavalava). Themes are emotionally weighty and central to the plot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tinā appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Tinā is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Tinā is a quiet, character-driven drama about Mareta Percival, a Samoan New Zealander who rebuilds her life by starting a school choir after losing her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes. The film deals openly…
What age rating does Tinā have?
Tinā is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Tinā about?
Tinā is a quiet, character-driven drama about Mareta Percival, a Samoan New Zealander who rebuilds her life by starting a school choir after losing her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes. The film deals openly with grief, terminal illness and institutional snobbery — parents should expect sustained themes of…
Is there sex or nudity in Tinā?
None. The film contains no on-screen sexual activity, nudity, or sexualized scenes — the story focuses on grief, teaching and community.
How violent is Tinā?
Light-to-moderate, realistic schoolyard scuffles rather than graphic violence. The choir students (including Anthony and Mei-Ling) are involved in at least one physical confrontation with members of the school's rugby team (shoving and a brief scuffle). There…
Is the language in Tinā appropriate for kids?
Generally mild-to-moderate. Characters exchange sharp, critical remarks (notably deputy principal Peter Wadsworth toward Mareta) and tense boardroom language; explicit profanity is sparse or implied rather than sustained.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Tinā?
None. No notable alcohol, drug use, or intoxication scenes are presented as part of the story.
What mature themes appear in Tinā?
Strong focus on bereavement, grief, terminal illness and class/ethnic tensions. The film shows the long-term effects of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake (a daughter killed at the CTV building), Mareta's later cancer diagnosis and eventual death, and issues of…
How long is Tinā?
Tinā runs 125 minutes, directed by Miki Magasiva, released in 2025.
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