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Is The Giver safe for children?

PG-13 Drama, Science Fiction Use caution
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# The Giver - Parent Guide This PG-13 sci-fi drama explores themes of conformity, free will, and emotional pain through a young protagonist learning about the "real world" from an elder mentor. While violence, language, and sexual content are mild, the film's emotional intensity and philosophical complexity may challenge younger children, so consider your child's maturity level before viewing.
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Violence
Moderate
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
Mild
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Horror / Scary
Mild
Type
Movie
Released
2014
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama, Science Fiction

In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.

Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges
The Giver
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Chief Elder
Brenton Thwaites
Brenton Thwaites
Jonas
Alexander Skarsgård
Alexander Skarsgård
Father
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
With parent
Ages 13+
Yes

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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