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Is Gran Turismo OK for Kids?

AdventureDramaAction
11+
PG-13⭐ 7.1 / 102023 · 2h 15m
Neill Blomkamp

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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 Gran Turismo yet — the summaries below are from our earlier read-through. Check back soon.

🗡️Violence
Moderate▼
  • A major car crash scene shows Jann's car flipping through a fence into spectators, resulting in one death and multiple injuries
  • The crash sequence shows the Nissan GT-R Nismo catching air and flipping several times before bouncing into the spectators' area
  • Various racing accidents and close calls during high-speed competition sequences throughout the film
💬Language
Mild▼
  • Mild profanity including 'bloody hell' and 'Jesus Christ' used occasionally
  • British slang and mild exclamations throughout, appropriate for the Welsh/British setting
  • No extreme profanity or slurs noted in the available content
👻Scary Scenes
Moderate▼
  • The Nürburgring crash scene where Jann's car goes airborne and flies into the stands, killing a spectator
  • The crash is shown from the driver's point of view with the impact confined to his perspective until he wakes up in the hospital
  • High-speed racing sequences with cars at dangerous speeds that could be intense for sensitive viewers
💕Romance
Very Mild▼
  • A friendship with a young woman (Maeve Courtier-Lilley) that blends romance into the story line
  • No explicit romantic content or intimacy scenes noted
  • Romance subplot appears minimal and age-appropriate
🍺Substances
Very Mild▼
  • Characters reference getting beer and drinking at social gatherings
  • Mention of being 'the sober one' while driving, indicating responsible behavior around alcohol
  • No drug use or excessive drinking shown based on available content
⚡Stimulation
Mild▼
  • Intense racing sequences where 'you really feel like you're there' with immersive cinematography
  • Film designed to be experienced on premium screens (IMAX, Dolby Atmos) for maximum sensory impact
  • Fast-paced editing during racing and crash sequences that may be overwhelming for sensitive viewers
Gran Turismo — Heads Up for Parents

The film has generated significant controversy for its handling of a real fatal crash, with critics calling the timeline manipulation 'tasteless' and 'reprehensible.'

About Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo tells the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a working-class British gamer who wins a contest to transform elite Gran Turismo video game players into real professional race car drivers through Nissan's GT Academy program. The film focuses on racing action and triumph over adversity as Jann overcomes skepticism from his father and the racing establishment.

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Best watched together
The traumatic crash scene involving a spectator death requires adult guidance to process appropriately

Family Takeaways from Gran Turismo

What it gets right

  • ✓Strong father-son relationship portrayed through Jann's conflicts with his blue-collar father Steve (Djimon Hounsou), showing the emotional fabric of the story
  • ✓Themes of triumph over adversity and proving that unconventional paths can lead to success
  • ✓Multicultural representation with Jann being the son of a Black man and white woman

Gran Turismo Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes
●Traditional family values

Jann's relationship with his father Steve, who initially disapproves of his gaming but eventually becomes his biggest supporter, forms the emotional heart of the film. The story emphasizes how parental belief and family reconciliation drive Jann's success from gamer to professional racer.

Community Notes

  • Critics like Charlotte O'Sullivan have argued that using the fatal crash as motivation is 'reprehensible' and disrespectful to the victim
  • Film critics have called the timeline manipulation of the deadly accident 'tasteless reframing of a fatal event'
Cast:Archie MadekweDavid HarbourOrlando BloomDjimon HounsouDarren Barnet

Is Gran Turismo 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: Generally appropriate 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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