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Is Nope OK for Kids?

HorrorScience Fiction
16+
R⭐ 6.8 / 102022 · 2h 10m
Jordan Peele

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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
Mild▼
  • 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
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

Is Nope 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: Not recommended for 13-year-olds
✗Age 15: Not recommended for 15-year-olds
✓Age 17: Generally appropriate for 17-year-olds

Individual children may vary — use your judgment.

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