What age is Nope appropriate for?

Nope is rated R and PopcornCheck recommends it for ages 16+, based on reading the actual screenplay. Contains frequent strong language including 45+ f-words, graphic bloody violence including a severed horse head and blood raining from the sky, plus intense scary sequences with a deadly UFO creature.

Does Nope have swearing or bad language?

Nope has Extreme language. The f-word is used approximately 45+ times throughout the film

Nope has Moderate violence. A chimpanzee goes on a deadly rampage killing multiple people, shown with blood around its mouth

Is Nope scary for children?

Nope has Moderate scary scenes. The UFO creature creates intense atmospheric dread with eerie sounds and sudden appearances

What is the parents guide for Nope?

Nope (2022) is rated R. PopcornCheck recommends it for ages 16+. Violence: Moderate. Language: Extreme. Scary scenes: Moderate. Romance: Very Mild. Substances: Mild. Watch recommendation: Watch together — Heavy language and some graphic violence require parental guidance, plus complex themes benefit from discussion.

Is Nope OK for Kids?

Name: Nope
Director: Jordan Peele
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 2022
Duration: 130 min
Cast: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott, Steven Yeun

HorrorScience Fiction

16+

R⭐ IMDb 6.8 / 102022 · 2h 10m

Jordan Peele● 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 Nope yet — the summaries below are from our earlier read-through. Check back soon.

🗡️Violence

Moderate▼

A chimpanzee goes on a deadly rampage killing multiple people, shown with blood around its mouth
Blood pours from the sky onto a house like rain in an extended terrifying sequence
A severed horse head falls through a truck windshield with graphic detail
Multiple people are consumed by the UFO creature, though most deaths occur off-screen

💬Language

Extreme▼

The f-word is used approximately 45+ times throughout the film
The s-word appears 45+ times along with frequent use of other profanity
Additional strong language includes b**ch, a**hole, motherf**ker, d**k, and the n-word
Language is pervasive and used casually in conversation by main characters

👻Scary Scenes

Moderate▼

The UFO creature creates intense atmospheric dread with eerie sounds and sudden appearances
Several jump scares occur when the creature swoops down unexpectedly
The chimpanzee attack flashback sequence is particularly disturbing and violent
Scenes of people being consumed by the creature could cause nightmares

💕Romance

Very Mild▼

One brief crude reference to a character having slept with her female therapist
No kissing, nudity, or romantic relationships shown on screen
Sexual content is limited to verbal references only

🍺Substances

Mild▼

Main character vapes throughout the film
Brief marijuana smoking shown by characters
Characters drink whiskey and beer in some scenes
Substance use is casual and not central to the story

⚡Stimulation

Moderate▼

Intense chase sequences with the UFO feature loud whooshing sounds and sudden movements
The chimpanzee attack scene has chaotic editing and disturbing audio
Several sudden loud noises and audio spikes when the creature appears
Final confrontation sequence is overwhelming with rapid cuts and intense sound design

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Nope — Heads Up for Parents

Despite being a sci-fi UFO movie, the most disturbing content involves a violent chimpanzee attack that results in graphic injuries and deaths.

About Nope

Nope is a sci-fi horror film about siblings OJ and Emerald Haywood who run a horse ranch and discover a UFO stalking the skies above their property. They attempt to capture footage of the mysterious creature to save their struggling business, while also uncovering the dark history of a nearby theme park connected to a deadly chimpanzee attack.

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Best watched together

Heavy language and some graphic violence require parental guidance, plus complex themes benefit from discussion.

Family Takeaways from Nope

What it gets right

✓Celebrates Black history and contributions to cinema through the Haywood family's legacy as horse trainers
✓Shows strong sibling bond as OJ and Emerald work together despite their differences
✓Promotes courage and ingenuity when facing impossible odds and dangerous situations

Nope Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes

●Traditional family values

The entire film centers on the Haywood siblings OJ and Emerald working together to save their family's horse ranch and honor their father's legacy after his death. Their bond and shared commitment to preserving what their father built drives the entire narrative.

Community Notes

Some animal rights advocates have noted concerns about the depiction of animal exploitation in entertainment
Film critics have debated whether the complex narrative structure serves the story effectively

Cast:Daniel KaluuyaKeke PalmerBrandon PereaMichael WincottSteven Yeun