Under the Same Moon (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Under the Same Moon is best for ages 12+. It's rated NR. Under the Same Moon follows the emotional journey of nine-year-old Carlitos as he travels from Mexico to Los Angeles to reunite with his undocumented mother, Rosario. The film received its PG-13 rating primarily for…

Under the Same Moon is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

Under the Same Moon follows the emotional journey of nine-year-old Carlitos as he travels from Mexico to Los Angeles to reunite with his undocumented mother, Rosario. The film received its PG-13 rating primarily for mature themes surrounding the risks of migration, separation, and poverty. Parents should be aware of…

None. There are brief background shots of women in form-fitting clothing and a passing mention of street-level prostitution, but no sexual activity or nudity occurs on screen.

Moderate. The film depicts the realities of border crossing, including tense pursuits by immigration authorities, a physical altercation during a police raid, and the rough handling of a character during an arrest.

Mild. The dialogue includes infrequent uses of profanity such as 'shit' (including 'bullshit'), 'hell', 'son of a bitch', and 'damn'.

Mild. There is occasional cigarette smoking throughout the film, and one secondary character is shown with physical signs of past intravenous drug use.

Strong. The narrative centers on profound themes of parental separation, grief over a death, the hardships of the undocumented immigrant experience, and the disappointment of being rejected by a parent.

Under the Same Moon runs 106 minutes, directed by Patricia Riggen, released in 2007.

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