What is #Alive rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is an R, with real scares, several jump scares and strong violence. Keep it for adults.

#Alive (2020)

Film · 1h 38m · Rated R · In Korean

Action, Foreign (non-English), Horror, Sci-Fi

A lone man fights a relentless virus, digitally cut off from help and desperate to escape his apartment.

Suspenseful and tense. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Netflix.

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#Alive parents guide

What we could confirm fits an R: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is #Alive scary?: Yes, properly. #Alive is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is #Alive?: Graphic gore and strong violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is #Alive rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is an R, with real scares, several jump scares and strong violence. Keep it for adults.