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Parents Guide to The Conjuring (2013)

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The Conjuring

2013 · Movie

R

Content Ratings

Language1/5
Violence3/5
Sexual Content0/5
Substances0/5
Scary/Intense5/5
2
Family Score
Suggested Age

16+

Parent Verdict

Rated R purely for terror — there's little gore or language, but the sustained demonic dread, the hide-and-clap scene, and a possession sequence targeting children are among the scariest in modern horror. Kids are both the victims and the audience hook. Save it for 16 and up.

What Families Say

Our AI Rating

2/10

Ages 16+

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About This Rating

Our family-friendliness rating for The Conjuring 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 2/10 provides an overall assessment of how suitable this movie is for family viewing. We recommend this content for ages 16+.