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Is In the Land of Saints and Sinners safe for your child?

Age guide

16+

We advise In the Land of Saints and Sinners from age 16 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).

5-8
Children this age are far too young for 'In the Land of Saints and Sinners' due to its extreme violence, mature themes of crime and revenge, and complex moral dilemmas that are entirely inappropriate.
9-12
Pre-teens should not watch 'In the Land of Saints and Sinners' as it contains graphic violence, adult themes of murder, vigilantism, and intense suspense that can be deeply disturbing and traumatizing.
13-15
Teenagers in this age range are generally not ready for 'In the Land of Saints and Sinners' because of its pervasive violence, dark themes, and mature content, which requires a high level of emotional maturity to process responsibly.
16+
Older teens who are mature and understand the context of historical crime dramas may watch 'In the Land of Saints and Sinners,' but parents should be aware of its frequent and graphic violence, strong language, and morally ambiguous characters.

Set in a remote Irish village, a recently retired assassin finds himself drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a trio of vengeful terrorists. This gritty thriller explores themes of morality, consequence, and the inescapable past.

Age guide
16+
Overall risk
5/10
Violence
8/10
Toxic behaviour
5/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
6/10
Language
7/10
Influence
4/10

What parents should know

This film contains significant violence, including gunfights, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat, with some bloody aftermath. There is also strong language throughout and mature themes of revenge and criminal life.

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In the Land of Saints and Sinners age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is In the Land of Saints and Sinners?

Parentwise puts In the Land of Saints and Sinners at 16+. We advise In the Land of Saints and Sinners from age 16 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 8/10, language 7/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 6/10.

Can a 10 year old watch In the Land of Saints and Sinners?

Not by default: we advise In the Land of Saints and Sinners from 16+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Pre-teens should not watch 'In the Land of Saints and Sinners' as it contains graphic violence, adult themes of murder, vigilantism, and intense suspense that can be deeply disturbing and traumatizing.

Can a 12 year old watch In the Land of Saints and Sinners?

Not by default: we advise In the Land of Saints and Sinners from 16+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Pre-teens should not watch 'In the Land of Saints and Sinners' as it contains graphic violence, adult themes of murder, vigilantism, and intense suspense that can be deeply disturbing and traumatizing.

Can a 13 year old watch In the Land of Saints and Sinners?

Not by default: we advise In the Land of Saints and Sinners from 16+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers in this age range are generally not ready for 'In the Land of Saints and Sinners' because of its pervasive violence, dark themes, and mature content, which requires a high level of emotional maturity to process responsibly.

Is In the Land of Saints and Sinners appropriate for kids?

This film contains significant violence, including gunfights, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat, with some bloody aftermath. Parentwise rates In the Land of Saints and Sinners overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.

Is In the Land of Saints and Sinners family friendly?

In the Land of Saints and Sinners sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. There is also strong language throughout and mature themes of revenge and criminal life.

In the Land of Saints and Sinners parents guide: what should a parent know first?

This film contains significant violence, including gunfights, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat, with some bloody aftermath. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).

Is In the Land of Saints and Sinners safe for kids?

We advise In the Land of Saints and Sinners from age 16 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). There is also strong language throughout and mature themes of revenge and criminal life.

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