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Is Soul safe for your child?
Age guide
7+
We advise Soul from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger viewers might enjoy the vibrant animation and the character of 22, but the abstract concepts of souls and the 'Great Before' may be difficult to grasp fully.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group can better understand the film's themes of purpose and finding joy in everyday life, connecting with Joe's journey to return to his body.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may appreciate the deeper philosophical questions about life's meaning and the pursuit of passion, relating to the challenges Joe and 22 face in discovering their 'spark'.
- 16+
- Older teens and adults can fully engage with the movie's nuanced exploration of existentialism, career aspirations versus personal fulfillment, and the beauty of ordinary moments.
Joe Gardner, a middle school band teacher, finally gets his big break to play jazz music, but an accident separates his soul from his body. He must find his way back to Earth with the help of a cynical soul-in-training named 22, who has never understood the appeal of human life.
- Age guide
- 7+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
Soul is a visually stunning animated film that explores complex themes of purpose, passion, and the meaning of life. While entertaining for all ages, its abstract concepts may require parental discussion, especially regarding the film's unique depiction of the afterlife. It provides a valuable opportunity to talk about what truly brings joy and fulfillment beyond specific goals.
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Soul is 7+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Soul setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Soul without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Soul that mean it is time to step in.
Soul age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Soul?
Parentwise puts Soul at 7+. We advise Soul from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Soul?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Soul (7+). Children in this age group can better understand the film's themes of purpose and finding joy in everyday life, connecting with Joe's journey to return to his body.
Can a 12 year old watch Soul?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Soul (7+). Children in this age group can better understand the film's themes of purpose and finding joy in everyday life, connecting with Joe's journey to return to his body.
Can a 13 year old watch Soul?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Soul (7+). Teenagers may appreciate the deeper philosophical questions about life's meaning and the pursuit of passion, relating to the challenges Joe and 22 face in discovering their 'spark'.
Is Soul appropriate for kids?
Soul is a visually stunning animated film that explores complex themes of purpose, passion, and the meaning of life. Parentwise rates Soul overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Soul family friendly?
Soul is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. While entertaining for all ages, its abstract concepts may require parental discussion, especially regarding the film's unique depiction of the afterlife.
Soul parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Soul is a visually stunning animated film that explores complex themes of purpose, passion, and the meaning of life. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Soul safe for kids?
We advise Soul from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). While entertaining for all ages, its abstract concepts may require parental discussion, especially regarding the film's unique depiction of the afterlife.
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