The age rating for the movie "The Witch" is R. This means that the movie is restricted to viewers under the age of 17 unless they are accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. The R rating indicates that the movie contains material that may not be suitable for all audiences, particularly younger viewers. It suggests that the film may contain elements such as intense violence, disturbing images, sensuality, nudity, or strong language. The explicit content in "The Witch" may be unsettling or inappropriate for younger ages, and thus the age rating is intended to prevent access to young and impressionable viewers. The R rating is a cautionary measure to protect younger audiences from potentially disturbing or inappropriate content that they are not yet ready for.

The Witch

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Intense, fascinating Puritan horror tale has blood and gore.

The R rating is a cautionary measure to protect younger audiences from potentially disturbing or inappropriate content that they are not yet ready for. Viewer discretion is advised for those who are considering watching "The Witch" and should assess whether the content aligns with their personal preferences or values..

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

Subtly asks viewers to wonder whether believing in

No clearly positive role models, though Thomasin i

Frequent blood and gore. Characters die, including

Brief nonsexual full-frontal female nudity. Naked

Parents need to know that The Witch, while fascinating, is very intense and has quite a bit of blood and gore. Guns and blades are briefly shown, and characters and animals are harmed and killed. A crow pecks at a woman's breast, a goat gores a man, a bloody chicken fetus is shown, and a girl is thrown from a…

Positive Messages

Subtly asks viewers to wonder whether believing in something is good or bad, and offers complex ideas about belief and tolerance.

Positive Role Models

No clearly positive role models, though Thomasin is complex and interesting, showing her own brand of strength and free thought within the confines of her time period and the story.

Violence & Scariness

Frequent blood and gore. Characters die, including children. Slicing with a blade. Suggestions of a kidnapped baby being ground up by witches. A crow pecks at a woman's breast. Brief guns and shooting; a gun backfires. Bloody chicken fetus on the ground. Animals sliced open. Girl thrown from horse. Man gored by a goat.

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Sex, Romance & Nudity

Brief nonsexual full-frontal female nudity. Naked witches' breasts and bottoms. Boy ogles his older sister's cleavage; he's later seen naked, but nothing sensitive is shown.

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Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that The Witch, while fascinating, is very intense and has quite a bit of blood and gore. Guns and blades are briefly shown, and characters and animals are harmed and killed. A crow pecks at a woman's breast, a goat gores a man, a bloody chicken fetus is shown, and a girl is thrown from a horse. A baby is kidnapped, and it's implied that witches have ground him up. There's also full-frontal female nudity (nonsexual in nature), and witches' bare breasts and bottoms are seen. A pre-teen boy ogles his sister's cleavage. The same boy appears naked, but nothing sensitive is shown. Swearing is limited to "damn" and "hell." While the movie's slow, thoughtful nature may turn off some gorehounds, it could actually help it appeal to more thoughtful audiences as well. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.

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Reviews for "Is the Witch Age Rating Appropriate for Sensitive Children?"

1. Sarah - 2 stars - I recently watched "The Witch" and was extremely disappointed. The movie was hyped up as a terrifying horror film, but it fell flat for me. The slow pacing made it difficult to stay engaged, and the supposed scares were underwhelming. I felt like nothing meaningful really happened throughout the entire film. Overall, I found "The Witch" to be a slow and uneventful experience, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a truly scary movie.

2. John - 1 star - I cannot understand the praise "The Witch" received. The movie was unbearable to watch. The dialogue was dry and hard to follow, and the story was convoluted and lacking. The supposed horror elements were few and far between, and when they did occur, they were predictable and uninspired. I had high hopes for this film, but unfortunately, it failed to deliver on all fronts. Save yourself the disappointment and skip "The Witch" altogether.

3. Emily - 2 stars - As a horror fan, I was excited to watch "The Witch," but it turned out to be a major letdown. The narrative was confusing and disjointed, making it difficult to connect with the characters or understand their motivations. The scares were minimal and repetitive, and I found myself getting bored rather than frightened. Overall, "The Witch" lacked the suspense and tension that I crave in a horror film, and I wouldn't recommend it to fellow horror enthusiasts.

Demystifying the Witch Age Rating: What Parents Should Know