Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust, and ran without gasoline... Ten years later, these cars were destroyed.
Rated G • 2006 • 1h 32m
Who Killed the Electric Car? is a documentary that explores the rise and mysterious disappearance of early electric vehicles in California during the late 1990s. The film examines the political and corporate pressures that led to the scrapping of these cars, offering a sobering look at industry influence. Parents should be aware that the content includes discussions of environmental degradation and footage of vehicles being crushed… Sign up for the full guide
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Content severity in Who Killed the Electric Car?
What happens in Who Killed the Electric Car?, moment by moment
- 0:15 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:35 🍷 Substances 1/10
Sex and nudity in Who Killed the Electric Car?
There is no sexual content in this documentary.
Violence and gore in Who Killed the Electric Car?
There is no physical violence between people, though the film features repetitive imagery of machinery destroying cars.
Language in Who Killed the Electric Car?
Language is very mild, consisting of one instance of 'pig s***' and a few uses of 'hell'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Who Killed the Electric Car?
There is a single, brief verbal mention of someone discussing a champagne drink.
Mature themes in Who Killed the Electric Car?
The film deals with heavy, mature themes regarding corporate greed, environmental pollution, and the suppression of technology by large industry players.
Scary moments in Who Killed the Electric Car?
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Who Killed the Electric Car? yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Who Killed the Electric Car? appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Who Killed the Electric Car? is best for ages 10+. It's rated G. Who Killed the Electric Car? is a documentary that explores the rise and mysterious disappearance of early electric vehicles in California during the late 1990s. The film examines the political and corporate pressures…
What age rating does Who Killed the Electric Car? have?
Who Killed the Electric Car? is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Who Killed the Electric Car? about?
Who Killed the Electric Car? is a documentary that explores the rise and mysterious disappearance of early electric vehicles in California during the late 1990s. The film examines the political and corporate pressures that led to the scrapping of these cars, offering a sobering look at industry influence. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in Who Killed the Electric Car??
There is no sexual content in this documentary.
How violent is Who Killed the Electric Car??
There is no physical violence between people, though the film features repetitive imagery of machinery destroying cars.
Is the language in Who Killed the Electric Car? appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild, consisting of one instance of 'pig s***' and a few uses of 'hell'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Who Killed the Electric Car??
There is a single, brief verbal mention of someone discussing a champagne drink.
What mature themes appear in Who Killed the Electric Car??
The film deals with heavy, mature themes regarding corporate greed, environmental pollution, and the suppression of technology by large industry players.
How long is Who Killed the Electric Car??
Who Killed the Electric Car? runs 92 minutes, directed by Chris Paine, released in 2006.
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