No Time to Die (2021)

No Time to Die parents guide

Heads up on brutal violence. That is past what the PG-13 on the box suggests. Beyond that, some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the violence.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

Sex and nudity

Mild

Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is No Time to Die scary?

Only a little. No Time to Die has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is No Time to Die?

Light gore and brutal violence.

What is No Time to Die rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect some strong language and brutal violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is No Time to Die about?

Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.

Cast and crew

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Prompts we typed into CouchRot, and the lists that share its tags.

• “a thriller with a twist, no spoilers”
• “a horror movie that's actually scary”
• “scary but not gory”

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