World Trade Center (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Two police officers struggle to survive when they become trapped beneath the rubble of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Rated PG-13 • 2006 • 2h 9m
Based on the true story of Port Authority officers John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno, "World Trade Center" received its PG-13 rating for its intense and emotional content, disturbing images, and some language. The film focuses almost entirely on the harrowing experience of the two men being trapped in the rubble of the towers on 9/11. Parents should be aware of sustained scenes of intense peril, claustrophobia, and injury, including a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is World Trade Center appropriate for kids?
Based on the true story of Port Authority officers John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno, "World Trade Center" received its PG-13 rating for its intense and emotional content, disturbing images, and some language. The film focuses almost entirely on the harrowing experience of the two… Read more — free account
Content severity in World Trade Center
What happens in World Trade Center, moment by moment
- 0:10 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:20 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
Sex and nudity in World Trade Center
Sexual content is very brief and mild. One scene shows a prostitute making suggestive gestures at an officer. A husband and wife are shown kissing and embracing in bed during a memory sequence, and one man recalls a romantic moment with his wife. Several men are also seen in boxers in a locker room scene. This content is not a focus of the film.
Violence and gore in World Trade Center
The film's violence is situational and disaster-related, portraying the real-world events of 9/11. The tower collapses are shown with intense sound and chaotic visuals of falling debris. Several officers are trapped under rubble; one is crushed and dies on-screen with some blood visible. Other injuries are depicted with blood and swelling, including post-rescue scenes in a hospital. A distant shot shows a person jumping from one of the towers.
Language in World Trade Center
Language is moderate but includes one use of the F-word spoken in distress. Other profanity includes several uses of scatological and anatomical terms ('s--t,' 'a--hole'), plus various mild obscenities and religious exclamations used in moments of extreme stress by characters in a life-threatening situation.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in World Trade Center
Substance use is minimal and incidental. There are a few scenes where characters smoke cigarettes. In a flashback sequence, people drink beer at a social gathering. It is also mentioned that one of the main character's wives was given a sedative to cope with the stress of the situation.
Mature themes in World Trade Center
The film is built on intensely mature and distressing themes. It centrally deals with terrorism, mass casualty events, and the emotional trauma of survivors and their families. The long sequences of characters being trapped, injured, and facing death are harrowing and emotionally draining. Themes of survival, hope, sacrifice, and the physical and mental toll of trauma are pervasive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is World Trade Center appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests World Trade Center is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Based on the true story of Port Authority officers John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno, "World Trade Center" received its PG-13 rating for its intense and emotional content, disturbing images, and some language. The film…
What age rating does World Trade Center have?
World Trade Center is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is World Trade Center about?
Based on the true story of Port Authority officers John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno, "World Trade Center" received its PG-13 rating for its intense and emotional content, disturbing images, and some language. The film focuses almost entirely on the harrowing experience of the two men being trapped in the rubble of the…
Is there sex or nudity in World Trade Center?
Sexual content is very brief and mild. One scene shows a prostitute making suggestive gestures at an officer. A husband and wife are shown kissing and embracing in bed during a memory sequence, and one man recalls a romantic moment with his wife. Several men…
How violent is World Trade Center?
The film's violence is situational and disaster-related, portraying the real-world events of 9/11. The tower collapses are shown with intense sound and chaotic visuals of falling debris. Several officers are trapped under rubble; one is crushed and dies…
Is the language in World Trade Center appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate but includes one use of the F-word spoken in distress. Other profanity includes several uses of scatological and anatomical terms ('s--t,' 'a--hole'), plus various mild obscenities and religious exclamations used in moments of extreme…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in World Trade Center?
Substance use is minimal and incidental. There are a few scenes where characters smoke cigarettes. In a flashback sequence, people drink beer at a social gathering. It is also mentioned that one of the main character's wives was given a sedative to cope with…
What mature themes appear in World Trade Center?
The film is built on intensely mature and distressing themes. It centrally deals with terrorism, mass casualty events, and the emotional trauma of survivors and their families. The long sequences of characters being trapped, injured, and facing death are…
How long is World Trade Center?
World Trade Center runs 129 minutes, directed by Oliver Stone, released in 2006.
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