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Is LION safe for your child?
Age guide
10+
We advise LION from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Children this age are too young for 'LION' due to its emotional intensity, themes of abandonment and loss, and the harrowing journey of a lost child, which can be overwhelming and frightening.
- 9-12
- Pre-teens may be able to grasp the basic plot of 'LION' but might struggle with the profound emotional depth, the prolonged separation anxiety, and the complex themes of identity and adoption without significant parental guidance.
- 13-15
- Teenagers in this age range can generally appreciate 'LION' for its powerful true story of perseverance and family reunion, understanding the emotional weight of the journey and the challenges of identity and belonging.
- 16+
- Older teens can fully engage with 'LION' as a deeply moving and inspiring true story, exploring themes of resilience, the impact of poverty, the complexities of adoption, and the universal search for home and identity.
Based on a true story, a five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on a train and is separated from his family, eventually being adopted by an Australian couple. Years later, he uses Google Earth to search for his birth family, leading to an emotional journey of discovery.
- Age guide
- 10+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 2/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
The film depicts the harrowing experience of a lost child and the challenges of poverty in India, which can be upsetting. While ultimately uplifting, the initial separation and struggle of the young boy can be intense for sensitive viewers.
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What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for LION is 10+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
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LION age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is LION?
Parentwise puts LION at 10+. We advise LION from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch LION?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for LION (10+). Pre-teens may be able to grasp the basic plot of 'LION' but might struggle with the profound emotional depth, the prolonged separation anxiety, and the complex themes of identity and adoption without significant parental guidance.
Can a 12 year old watch LION?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for LION (10+). Pre-teens may be able to grasp the basic plot of 'LION' but might struggle with the profound emotional depth, the prolonged separation anxiety, and the complex themes of identity and adoption without significant parental guidance.
Can a 13 year old watch LION?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for LION (10+). Teenagers in this age range can generally appreciate 'LION' for its powerful true story of perseverance and family reunion, understanding the emotional weight of the journey and the challenges of identity and belonging.
Is LION appropriate for kids?
The film depicts the harrowing experience of a lost child and the challenges of poverty in India, which can be upsetting. Parentwise rates LION overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is LION family friendly?
LION is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. While ultimately uplifting, the initial separation and struggle of the young boy can be intense for sensitive viewers.
LION parents guide: what should a parent know first?
The film depicts the harrowing experience of a lost child and the challenges of poverty in India, which can be upsetting. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is LION safe for kids?
We advise LION from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). While ultimately uplifting, the initial separation and struggle of the young boy can be intense for sensitive viewers.
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