Uglies (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In a futuristic dystopia with enforced beauty standards, a teen awaiting mandatory cosmetic surgery embarks on a journey to find her missing friend.
Rated PG-13 • 2024 • 1h 40m
Based on the young adult novel, "Uglies" earns its PG-13 rating primarily for mature thematic elements and some action violence. The film is set in a dystopia where teenager Tally is forced to confront a society built on mandatory cosmetic surgery and control. Parents should be aware of several intense scenes, including two non-graphic but impactful character deaths (one via a neck snap, another from a fall). Thematic content is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Uglies appropriate for kids?
Based on the young adult novel, "Uglies" earns its PG-13 rating primarily for mature thematic elements and some action violence. The film is set in a dystopia where teenager Tally is forced to confront a society built on mandatory cosmetic surgery and control. Parents should be… Read more — free account
Content severity in Uglies
What happens in Uglies, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Uglies
Sexual content is light. Characters kiss, and some men are seen shirtless. In one scene around the 53-minute mark, a female character briefly observes a male character bathing in a river from a distance, but no explicit nudity is shown.
Violence and gore in Uglies
Violence is moderate but contains a few significant moments. Action sequences involve chases and fantastical fights, with characters hunted by futuristic wardens. The film's strongest violence includes two key character deaths: a man's neck is snapped (brief and not gory), and another character is thrown from a high structure to his death. There is also peril related to the mandatory surgeries, including a scene where a sharp tool is brought close to a person's eye.
Language in Uglies
Language is infrequent and mild. The MPAA rating notes "brief strong language," but on-screen content is limited to words such as "hell" and "badass."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Uglies
There is no use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs throughout the film. The story maintains a focus on the futuristic setting where characters maintain strict physical perfection, precluding recreational substance use. This absence of drugs and drinking aligns with the movie's targeted young adult audience and its TV-14/PG-13 rating profile.
Mature themes in Uglies
Thematic content is the film's most significant element. It heavily explores dystopian concepts like government control, psychological manipulation, and the forced suppression of free will through surgery. Key plot points revolve around extortion and betrayal, as Tally is forced to spy on her friends. The story also includes the death of a parent, which is witnessed by his son, and ends with a character making a significant self-sacrifice for the greater good.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Uglies appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Uglies is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Based on the young adult novel, "Uglies" earns its PG-13 rating primarily for mature thematic elements and some action violence. The film is set in a dystopia where teenager Tally is forced to confront a society built…
What age rating does Uglies have?
Uglies is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Uglies about?
Based on the young adult novel, "Uglies" earns its PG-13 rating primarily for mature thematic elements and some action violence. The film is set in a dystopia where teenager Tally is forced to confront a society built on mandatory cosmetic surgery and control. Parents should be aware of several intense scenes…
Is there sex or nudity in Uglies?
Sexual content is light. Characters kiss, and some men are seen shirtless. In one scene around the 53-minute mark, a female character briefly observes a male character bathing in a river from a distance, but no explicit nudity is shown.
How violent is Uglies?
Violence is moderate but contains a few significant moments. Action sequences involve chases and fantastical fights, with characters hunted by futuristic wardens. The film's strongest violence includes two key character deaths: a man's neck is snapped (brief…
Is the language in Uglies appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild. The MPAA rating notes "brief strong language," but on-screen content is limited to words such as "hell" and "badass."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Uglies?
There is no use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs throughout the film. The story maintains a focus on the futuristic setting where characters maintain strict physical perfection, precluding recreational substance use. This absence of drugs and drinking…
What mature themes appear in Uglies?
Thematic content is the film's most significant element. It heavily explores dystopian concepts like government control, psychological manipulation, and the forced suppression of free will through surgery. Key plot points revolve around extortion and…
How long is Uglies?
Uglies runs 100 minutes, directed by McG, released in 2024.
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