Veronica Mars (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Years after walking away from her past as a teenage private eye, Veronica Mars gets pulled back to her hometown - just in time for her high school reunion - in order to help her old flame Logan Echolls, who's embroiled in a murder mystery.
Rated PG-13 • 2014 • 1h 47m
In this mystery-thriller, Veronica Mars returns to her hometown of Neptune for a high school reunion and becomes embroiled in a murder investigation involving her ex-boyfriend, Logan Echolls. The film earns its PG-13 rating for moderate violence, including shootings and vehicle collisions, as well as pervasive salty language and mature thematic elements regarding blackmail and corruption. While it captures the tone of the original… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Veronica Mars appropriate for kids?
In this mystery-thriller, Veronica Mars returns to her hometown of Neptune for a high school reunion and becomes embroiled in a murder investigation involving her ex-boyfriend, Logan Echolls. The film earns its PG-13 rating for moderate violence, including shootings and vehicle… Read more — free account
Content severity in Veronica Mars
What happens in Veronica Mars, moment by moment
- 0:28 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:32 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Veronica Mars
The film contains mild sexual references, including a plot point involving a leaked sex tape and crude jokes about lawyers and prostitutes.
Violence and gore in Veronica Mars
Moderate violence occurs throughout, featuring scenes of characters being shot, a brutal vehicle collision that leads to death and injury, and a tense physical altercation where a character is knocked unconscious.
Language in Veronica Mars
Strong language is present, including a single use of the 'f-bomb' along with numerous instances of 's-word,' 'bitch,' 'prick,' and other coarse terms.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Veronica Mars
Casual alcohol consumption is common at parties and reunions, and the plot includes references to a character who died of a drug overdose.
Mature themes in Veronica Mars
Mature themes of systemic corruption, classism, blackmail, and the consequences of past trauma are central to the investigation conducted by Veronica and her father, Keith.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Veronica Mars appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Veronica Mars is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. In this mystery-thriller, Veronica Mars returns to her hometown of Neptune for a high school reunion and becomes embroiled in a murder investigation involving her ex-boyfriend, Logan Echolls. The film earns its PG-13…
What age rating does Veronica Mars have?
Veronica Mars is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Veronica Mars about?
In this mystery-thriller, Veronica Mars returns to her hometown of Neptune for a high school reunion and becomes embroiled in a murder investigation involving her ex-boyfriend, Logan Echolls. The film earns its PG-13 rating for moderate violence, including shootings and vehicle collisions, as well as pervasive salty…
Is there sex or nudity in Veronica Mars?
The film contains mild sexual references, including a plot point involving a leaked sex tape and crude jokes about lawyers and prostitutes.
How violent is Veronica Mars?
Moderate violence occurs throughout, featuring scenes of characters being shot, a brutal vehicle collision that leads to death and injury, and a tense physical altercation where a character is knocked unconscious.
Is the language in Veronica Mars appropriate for kids?
Strong language is present, including a single use of the 'f-bomb' along with numerous instances of 's-word,' 'bitch,' 'prick,' and other coarse terms.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Veronica Mars?
Casual alcohol consumption is common at parties and reunions, and the plot includes references to a character who died of a drug overdose.
What mature themes appear in Veronica Mars?
Mature themes of systemic corruption, classism, blackmail, and the consequences of past trauma are central to the investigation conducted by Veronica and her father, Keith.
How long is Veronica Mars?
Veronica Mars runs 107 minutes, directed by Rob Thomas, released in 2014.
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