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Parents Guide to Spirited Away (2001)

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Spirited Away

2001 · Movie

PG

Content Ratings

Language0/5
Violence2/5
Sexual Content0/5
Substances0/5
Scary/Intense4/5
7
Family Score
Suggested Age

8+

Parent Verdict

The parents' transformation into pigs, No-Face's swallowing rampage, and a bleeding dragon are potent images that can disturb younger kids, though the film is a masterpiece for those ready. The strangeness is the point. Best for 8 and up; brave 7-year-olds vary.

What Families Say

Our AI Rating

7/10

Ages 8+

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About This Rating

Our family-friendliness rating for Spirited Away is based on analysis across five key categories: Language, Violence, Sexual Content, Substances, and Scary/Intense scenes. Each category is rated from 0 (none) to 5 (extreme).

The Family Score of 7/10 provides an overall assessment of how suitable this movie is for family viewing. We recommend this content for ages 8+.