Is Love and Monsters scary?

Only a little. Love and Monsters has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Love and Monsters?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Love and Monsters rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence and several jump scares.

Love and Monsters (2020)

Film · 1h 49m · Rated PG-13

Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

A sheltered man braves a monster-filled world for love, finding wholesome humor and uplifting adventure.

A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Paramount+.

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Love and Monsters parents guide

Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Love and Monsters scary?: Only a little. Love and Monsters has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Love and Monsters?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Love and Monsters rated, and is it OK for kids?: Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence and several jump scares.

What is Love and Monsters about?

Seven years since the Monsterpocalypse began, Joel Dawson has been living underground in order to survive. But after reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, Joel decides to venture out to reunite with her, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.