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Is Heart of Stone OK for Kids?

ActionCrimeThriller
13+
PG-13⭐ 5.7 / 102023 · 2h 2m
Tom Harper

Where to Watch

United States

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay
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We're re-reading this screenplay with our upgraded analysis. Scene-by-scene moment counts aren't available for Heart of Stone yet — the summaries below are from our earlier read-through. Check back soon.

🗡️Violence
Moderate▼
  • Multiple gunfights and shootouts with armed security and operatives
  • Poisoning scene where Parker paralyzes Stone with cholinesterase inhibitor
  • Explosive action sequences including parachute chase down Alps mountainside
  • Several character deaths shown including Yang and Bailey being murdered
  • Hand-to-hand combat and fight scenes with blood visible
💬Language
Mild▼
  • The s-word is used several times throughout including 'No s**t' and 'Oh s**t'
  • Mild profanity including 'bloody' used by British characters
  • No sexual language or slurs present in the script content
👻Scary Scenes
Mild▼
  • Tense scenes of being chased by armed operatives through mountain terrain
  • Poisoning scene where Stone convulses and nearly dies creates medical peril
  • High-altitude action sequences with characters in mortal danger
  • Betrayal scenes where trusted allies turn against the protagonists
💕Romance
Very Mild▼
  • No explicit romantic content or kissing shown in the script portions available
  • Some emotional connection implied between characters but no physical romance depicted
🍺Substances
Mild▼
  • Medical use of atropine as antidote to counteract poisoning
  • Cholinesterase inhibitor poison used as weapon by villain
  • No recreational drug or alcohol use shown in script content
⚡Stimulation
Mild▼
  • Fast-paced action sequences including parachute chase and cable car rescue
  • Quick editing during combat and chase scenes with rapid dialogue exchanges
  • High-stakes tension maintained throughout with constant danger and betrayals
  • Alpine skiing and snowmobile chase sequences are highly kinetic
Heart of Stone — Heads Up for Parents

Despite the PG-13 rating, the film contains more intense violence and several character deaths than some parents might expect from a Netflix action movie.

About Heart of Stone

Heart of Stone is a spy action thriller about Rachel Stone, an MI6 tech support agent who secretly works for a mysterious peacekeeping organization called the Charter. When a dangerous hacker named Keya tries to steal an AI system called "The Heart," Stone must protect it while uncovering betrayals within her own team.

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Fine for kids to watch alone
Teen-appropriate spy action without sexual content or extreme violence that requires discussion

Family Takeaways from Heart of Stone

What it gets right

  • ✓Strong female protagonist who uses intelligence and training rather than just physical strength
  • ✓Themes about loyalty, trust, and making difficult moral choices for the greater good
  • ✓Diverse international cast representing multiple cultures and backgrounds positively

Heart of Stone Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes
●Traditional family values

The entire emotional core revolves around Rachel's determination to protect her daughter Nomad at all costs. The mother-daughter bond and Rachel's willingness to sacrifice everything for family drives the central conflict and resolution.

Community Notes

  • No significant community concerns have been raised about this film's content
  • Standard action movie violence is the primary content concern for family viewers
Cast:Gal GadotJamie DornanAlia BhattSophie OkonedoMatthias Schweighöfer

Is Heart of Stone Appropriate for Your Child's Age?

✗Age 5: Not recommended for 5-year-olds
✗Age 8: Not recommended for 8-year-olds
✗Age 10: Not recommended for 10-year-olds
✗Age 12: Not recommended for 12-year-olds
✓Age 13: Generally appropriate for 13-year-olds
✓Age 15: Generally appropriate for 15-year-olds
✓Age 17: Generally appropriate for 17-year-olds

Individual children may vary — use your judgment.

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