Tyson's Run (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When fifteen-year-old Tyson attends public school for the first time, his life is changed forever. While helping his father clean up after the football team, Tyson befriends champion marathon runner Aklilu. Never letting his autism hold him back, Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon in hopes of winning his father's approval. With the help of an unlikely friend and his parents, Tyson learns that with faith in yourself and the courage to take the first step, anything is possible.
Rated PG • 2022 • 1h 43m
Tyson's Run follows a teenage autistic boy named Tyson who sets out to run a marathon to earn the approval of his distant, football-focused father. Rated PG, the film contains themes regarding family estrangement, disability, and bullying. Parents should be aware of a few instances of verbal harassment and a scene involving inappropriate voyeurism. The story is generally family-friendly and suited for older children and teens who can… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Tyson's Run appropriate for kids?
Tyson's Run follows a teenage autistic boy named Tyson who sets out to run a marathon to earn the approval of his distant, football-focused father. Rated PG, the film contains themes regarding family estrangement, disability, and bullying. Parents should be aware of a few… Read more — free account
Content severity in Tyson's Run
What happens in Tyson's Run, moment by moment
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:42 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Tyson's Run
A brief, inappropriate scene occurs where a student uses a mirror to attempt to look under a teacher's skirt. This is depicted as bullying behavior and is treated as a negative event.
Violence and gore in Tyson's Run
Violence is mild and confined to bullying. This includes a student pushing a chair out from under Tyson in a cafeteria, causing him to fall with his lunch, and a post-credits scene where a student attempts to dunk Tyson's head in a toilet.
Language in Tyson's Run
The film features occasional mild profanity, including a few uses of the word 'damn' and some derogatory name-calling directed at the protagonist.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Tyson's Run
None. A character’s past disqualification due to a banned substance in medication is discussed as a plot point but is never shown on-screen.
Mature themes in Tyson's Run
The film focuses on the emotional challenges of autism, a strained father-son relationship, and the impact of bullying. There is also a brief moment of parental anxiety regarding the health of a pregnancy.
Scary moments in Tyson's Run
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Tyson's Run 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 Tyson's Run appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Tyson's Run is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Tyson's Run follows a teenage autistic boy named Tyson who sets out to run a marathon to earn the approval of his distant, football-focused father. Rated PG, the film contains themes regarding family estrangement…
What age rating does Tyson's Run have?
Tyson's Run is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Tyson's Run about?
Tyson's Run follows a teenage autistic boy named Tyson who sets out to run a marathon to earn the approval of his distant, football-focused father. Rated PG, the film contains themes regarding family estrangement, disability, and bullying. Parents should be aware of a few instances of verbal harassment and a scene…
Is there sex or nudity in Tyson's Run?
A brief, inappropriate scene occurs where a student uses a mirror to attempt to look under a teacher's skirt. This is depicted as bullying behavior and is treated as a negative event.
How violent is Tyson's Run?
Violence is mild and confined to bullying. This includes a student pushing a chair out from under Tyson in a cafeteria, causing him to fall with his lunch, and a post-credits scene where a student attempts to dunk Tyson's head in a toilet.
Is the language in Tyson's Run appropriate for kids?
The film features occasional mild profanity, including a few uses of the word 'damn' and some derogatory name-calling directed at the protagonist.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Tyson's Run?
None. A character’s past disqualification due to a banned substance in medication is discussed as a plot point but is never shown on-screen.
What mature themes appear in Tyson's Run?
The film focuses on the emotional challenges of autism, a strained father-son relationship, and the impact of bullying. There is also a brief moment of parental anxiety regarding the health of a pregnancy.
How long is Tyson's Run?
Tyson's Run runs 103 minutes, directed by Kim Bass, released in 2022.
Where can I read the full Tyson's Run parent guide?
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