Umma (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Umma is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This PG-13 supernatural thriller earns its rating primarily for terror, mature thematic content, and one instance of strong language. The story follows Amanda, a woman living on a remote farm who becomes haunted by the…

Umma is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

This PG-13 supernatural thriller earns its rating primarily for terror, mature thematic content, and one instance of strong language. The story follows Amanda, a woman living on a remote farm who becomes haunted by the spirit of her abusive mother, or 'Umma', after receiving her ashes. The film's intensity stems from…

Effectively absent. In one non-sexual scene, a woman's bare shoulders are briefly visible while she bathes, but there is no nudity or sexual content.

Moderate, consisting of supernatural horror and some animal harm. A mythical fox-like creature is shown eating a bloody chicken carcass, and a baby chick is stepped on in a brief vision. The horror comes from jump scares involving ghostly apparitions and a…

This film contains one use of the f-word, spoken by a younger character during a moment of high stress. Other profanity is minimal, including single uses of "shit" and "bitch."

Minimal. There is one brief, casual scene in which two adults are seen drinking beer during a conversation.

The film's central pillar is its exploration of mature themes. It deals heavily with generational trauma, as Amanda was the victim of child abuse (including being locked in closets and punished with electrical shocks) by her mother. Key themes include grief…

Umma runs 83 minutes, directed by Iris K. Shim, released in 2022.

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