For a PG-13, this one goes further: moderate sex and nudity. Beyond that, some strong language and some violence.
Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the sex and nudity.
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
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.
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Three questions
Is Scary Movie 5 scary?
Only a little. Scary Movie 5 has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Scary Movie 5?
Light gore and some violence.
What is Scary Movie 5 rated, and is it OK for kids?
Rated PG-13. Expect moderate sex and nudity, some strong language, and several jump scares, so it suits teens more than kids.
What is Scary Movie 5 about?
Home with their newly-formed family, happy parents Dan and Jody are haunted by sinister, paranormal activities. Determined to expel the insidious force, they install security cameras and discover their family is being stalked by an evil dead demon.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
Directed byMalcolm D. Lee
StarringAshley French, Simon Rex, Gracie Whitton, Ava Kolker, Dylan Morris, Ryan Morris