Wood Job! (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After failing his university entrance exam, Yuki Hirano sets his eyes on the role of a forestry trainee. Setting off for training he doubts his decision many times, but eventually after passing the training course, he is sent to Kamusari Village for a year of work experience - where he becomes assimilated with the beauty of nature and the warm-hearted people of the village.
Rated NR • 2014 • 1h 56m
Wood Job! is a gentle Japanese coming-of-age comedy about Yuki Hirano, a directionless young man who joins a forestry training program and slowly becomes part of a mountain village. The film is unrated but contains only mild sexual humor (one comedic bare-butt/leeches moment), minor workplace mishaps and natural hazards, and light alcohol use during village gatherings. There is no graphic violence or profanity reported in the IMDb… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Wood Job! appropriate for kids?
Wood Job! is a gentle Japanese coming-of-age comedy about Yuki Hirano, a directionless young man who joins a forestry training program and slowly becomes part of a mountain village. The film is unrated but contains only mild sexual humor (one comedic bare-butt/leeches moment)… Read more — free account
Content severity in Wood Job!
What happens in Wood Job!, moment by moment
- 0:04 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Wood Job!
Mild and played for laughs. IMDb's Parents Guide specifically notes a comedic scene in which a man (Yuki) pulls down his pants and his bare butt is shown covered in leeches; it's brief and non-sexual in tone. No nudity intended to be sexualized beyond that gag.
Violence and gore in Wood Job!
IMDb lists 'Violence & Gore: None' but the film includes non-graphic physical mishaps and a few tense, dangerous moments tied to forestry work. Examples: small cuts and leech bites, a leech removal gag, and a suspenseful sequence where Yuki gets caught to a rope and rides a falling tree down the mountain — played without blood but with real peril. All incidents are non-graphic and framed as part of the job's hazards rather than interpersonal violence.
Language in Wood Job!
None reported. The IMDb Parents Guide records no strong profanity; the movie's tone is polite and conversational in Japanese, with no notable coarse language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Wood Job!
Mild. Villagers drink at communal meals and festival gatherings (brief sake/drinking shown for social context). No drug use and no scenes that glorify heavy intoxication; alcohol is depicted in a cultural, temperate way.
Mature themes in Wood Job!
Strong coming-of-age and belonging themes: failure, rejection (Yuki fails exams and is dumped by his girlfriend), homesickness/avoidance of family expectations, and eventual acceptance by the village. There is also a brief missing-child scare in the forest that prompts a search and helps Yuki prove himself. These are emotional but non-graphic and resolve on a hopeful note.
Scary moments in Wood Job!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wood Job! appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Wood Job! is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Wood Job! is a gentle Japanese coming-of-age comedy about Yuki Hirano, a directionless young man who joins a forestry training program and slowly becomes part of a mountain village. The film is unrated but contains only…
What age rating does Wood Job! have?
Wood Job! is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Wood Job! about?
Wood Job! is a gentle Japanese coming-of-age comedy about Yuki Hirano, a directionless young man who joins a forestry training program and slowly becomes part of a mountain village. The film is unrated but contains only mild sexual humor (one comedic bare-butt/leeches moment), minor workplace mishaps and natural…
Is there sex or nudity in Wood Job!?
Mild and played for laughs. IMDb's Parents Guide specifically notes a comedic scene in which a man (Yuki) pulls down his pants and his bare butt is shown covered in leeches; it's brief and non-sexual in tone. No nudity intended to be sexualized beyond that…
How violent is Wood Job!?
IMDb lists 'Violence & Gore: None' but the film includes non-graphic physical mishaps and a few tense, dangerous moments tied to forestry work. Examples: small cuts and leech bites, a leech removal gag, and a suspenseful sequence where Yuki gets caught to a…
Is the language in Wood Job! appropriate for kids?
None reported. The IMDb Parents Guide records no strong profanity; the movie's tone is polite and conversational in Japanese, with no notable coarse language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Wood Job!?
Mild. Villagers drink at communal meals and festival gatherings (brief sake/drinking shown for social context). No drug use and no scenes that glorify heavy intoxication; alcohol is depicted in a cultural, temperate way.
What mature themes appear in Wood Job!?
Strong coming-of-age and belonging themes: failure, rejection (Yuki fails exams and is dumped by his girlfriend), homesickness/avoidance of family expectations, and eventual acceptance by the village. There is also a brief missing-child scare in the forest…
How long is Wood Job!?
Wood Job! runs 116 minutes, directed by Shinobu Yaguchi, released in 2014.
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