Is This Is Not a Test appropriate for children?

# This Is Not a Test - Parental Guide This R-rated thriller contains strong violence, gore, and language, plus moderate sexual content and intense horror elements. A group of teenagers barricades in a school during an infection outbreak, facing relentless danger and survival scenarios. It's not recommended for children under 17 without parental permission.

What age is This Is Not a Test suitable for?

Our verdict for This Is Not a Test is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is This Is Not a Test safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2025

Rating

Genre

Thriller, Horror

Synopsis

Sloane and four classmates take cover in Cortege High to escape a world plagued by the infected. As danger relentlessly pounds on the doors, Sloane begins to see the world through the eyes of those who actually want to live and takes matters into her own hands.

Cast

Olivia Holt

Sloane

Froy Gutierrez

Rhys

Carson MacCormac

Trace

Corteon Moore

Cary

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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