Zombieland (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Zombieland is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Zombieland is a satirical horror-comedy that follows Columbus, a cautious college student, and Tallahassee, a hardened survivor, as they navigate a zombie-infested America. The film earned an R rating primarily for its…

Zombieland is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

Zombieland is a satirical horror-comedy that follows Columbus, a cautious college student, and Tallahassee, a hardened survivor, as they navigate a zombie-infested America. The film earned an R rating primarily for its frequent, graphic depictions of zombie-related gore and pervasive strong language. Parents should be…

Contains brief, non-explicit content including a fleeting sight of a zombie stripper, a character implied to be masturbating, and some crude conversational references to sexual encounters.

The film features frequent, graphic zombie-related violence. Expect blood splatter, dismemberment, and blunt-force trauma as characters use various weapons to dispatch zombies throughout the runtime.

Strong and pervasive. The script contains over 30 uses of the f-word, along with frequent applications of other profanity, slurs, and obscene gestures.

Moderate. Characters are shown consuming alcohol, smoking cigars, and, in one notable scene, using a multi-tubed device to smoke marijuana.

Deals with the aftermath of a global pandemic and the trauma of loss. The focus on character abandonment and the death of loved ones is presented as part of the harsh survival landscape.

Zombieland runs 88 minutes, directed by Ruben Fleischer, released in 2009.

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