What age is Heart of Stone appropriate for?

Heart of Stone is rated PG-13 and PopcornCheck recommends it for ages 13+, based on reading the actual screenplay. Contains intense action violence including gunfights and explosions, plus moderate language including s**t used multiple times throughout.

Does Heart of Stone have swearing or bad language?

Heart of Stone has Mild language. The s-word is used several times throughout including 'No s**t' and 'Oh s**t'

Is Heart of Stone violent?

Heart of Stone has Moderate violence. Multiple gunfights and shootouts with armed security and operatives

Is Heart of Stone scary for children?

Heart of Stone has Mild scary scenes. Tense scenes of being chased by armed operatives through mountain terrain

What is the parents guide for Heart of Stone?

Heart of Stone (2023) is rated PG-13. PopcornCheck recommends it for ages 13+. Violence: Moderate. Language: Mild. Scary scenes: Mild. Romance: Very Mild. Substances: Mild. Watch recommendation: Fine alone — Teen-appropriate spy action without sexual content or extreme violence that requires discussion

Is Heart of Stone OK for Kids?

Name: Heart of Stone
Director: Tom Harper
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2023
Duration: 122 min
Cast: Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan, Alia Bhatt, Sophie Okonedo, Matthias Schweighöfer

ActionCrimeThriller

13+

PG-13⭐ IMDb 5.7 / 102023 · 2h 2m

Tom Harper● Script verifiedBased on a partial script

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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

Moderate▼

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

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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