Urbanized (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A documentary about the design of cities, which looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and features some of the world's foremost architects, planners, policymakers, builders, and thinkers.
Rated NR • 2011 • 1h 25m
This NR-rated documentary explores complex issues and strategies behind the design of cities around the world. The film is not rated due to a lack of traditional content concerns; there is no sex, violence, or profanity. Instead, the film's mature material is entirely thematic, revolving around expert discussions of poverty, social inequality, population density, and environmental sustainability. Brief documentary footage shows… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Urbanized appropriate for kids?
This NR-rated documentary explores complex issues and strategies behind the design of cities around the world. The film is not rated due to a lack of traditional content concerns; there is no sex, violence, or profanity. Instead, the film's mature material is entirely thematic… Read more — free account
Content severity in Urbanized
What happens in Urbanized, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Urbanized
None. Sexual content is not present.
Violence and gore in Urbanized
Very mild and infrequent. The film includes brief, real-world documentary footage of urban challenges. This may include scenes of public protests with a police presence or images of the aftermath of minor civic unrest. All such content is non-graphic and shown for sociological context.
Language in Urbanized
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Urbanized
None. There is no depiction of substance use.
Mature themes in Urbanized
The film's primary content involves mature and complex social themes. Experts discuss issues like systemic poverty, social stratification, sanitation problems in slums, the legacy of segregationist policies like apartheid on city planning, and the challenges of sustainable development. These topics are presented in an academic and analytical manner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Urbanized appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Urbanized is best for ages 12+. It's rated NR. This NR-rated documentary explores complex issues and strategies behind the design of cities around the world. The film is not rated due to a lack of traditional content concerns; there is no sex, violence, or…
What age rating does Urbanized have?
Urbanized is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Urbanized about?
This NR-rated documentary explores complex issues and strategies behind the design of cities around the world. The film is not rated due to a lack of traditional content concerns; there is no sex, violence, or profanity. Instead, the film's mature material is entirely thematic, revolving around expert discussions of…
Is there sex or nudity in Urbanized?
None. Sexual content is not present.
How violent is Urbanized?
Very mild and infrequent. The film includes brief, real-world documentary footage of urban challenges. This may include scenes of public protests with a police presence or images of the aftermath of minor civic unrest. All such content is non-graphic and…
Is the language in Urbanized appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Urbanized?
None. There is no depiction of substance use.
What mature themes appear in Urbanized?
The film's primary content involves mature and complex social themes. Experts discuss issues like systemic poverty, social stratification, sanitation problems in slums, the legacy of segregationist policies like apartheid on city planning, and the challenges…
How long is Urbanized?
Urbanized runs 85 minutes, directed by Gary Hustwit, released in 2011.
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