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Is Weathering with You OK for Kids?

AnimationDramaFantasyRomance
10+
PG-13⭐ 7.5 / 102019 · 1h 52m
Makoto Shinkai

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay
πŸ—‘οΈViolence
Moderateβ–Ό
Moments in the script, mildest β†’ most intense
0
Cartoon / Comedic
4
Action & Peril
1
Injuries & Death Shown
0
Graphic & Disturbing
  • Hodaka points a toy gun at a man who is forcing a girl into prostitution; the man mistakes it for a real weapon and takes it, thinking it's a toy
  • Police physically chase and restrain Hodaka, and later an officer tries to stop him as he escapes the station
  • Nagi hits Hodaka out of frustration and Natsumi steps in to break up the physical altercation
  • Armed police officers confront Hodaka on train tracks with a mentioned threat of shooting, though no shots are fired
  • No blood, gore, or on-screen deaths; violence is largely restrained, tense, or played as a chase/altercation rather than graphic harm
πŸ’¬Language
Very Mildβ–Ό
Moments in the script, mildest β†’ most intense
9
Mild Words
(damn, hell)
0
Moderate
(ass, b**ch)
0
Strong
(sh*t)
0
Extreme
(f**k)
  • Characters say 'bulls**t' (x2), 'cr*p' (x2), 'da**' (x1), 'b**tard' (x3), and 'jerk' (x1)
  • All language falls into mild categories β€” no strong profanity, sexual language, or slurs are used
  • No f-words or c-words detected anywhere in the script
πŸ‘»Scary Scenes
Extremeβ–Ό
Moments in the script, mildest β†’ most intense
3
Mildly Tense
1
Startling Moments
0
Genuinely Scary
1
Deeply Disturbing
  • Heavy flooding and typhoon warnings create a sustained sense of disaster throughout Tokyo
  • Hina mysteriously vanishes after becoming transparent, with the story implying she must be a human sacrifice to restore the weather β€” this is left ambiguous but emotionally heavy
  • Sudden midsummer snow in August is presented as an eerie, unexplained weather phenomenon that may startle viewers
  • The tense police pursuit and armed confrontation on train tracks builds real dread before resolving with Hodaka and Hina's reunion
  • The reveal that Hina is only 15 and has been secretly raising her young brother alone adds a disturbing, mature undertone to her situation
πŸ’•Romance
Moderateβ–Ό
Moments in the script, mildest β†’ most intense
4
Crushes & Holding Hands
1
Kissing & Dating
2
Suggestive
0
Sexual Content
  • Hodaka and Hina develop mutual attraction over a summer, culminating in a kiss on a rooftop before her disappearance
  • Hodaka gives Hina a ring for her 18th birthday, which carries proposal-like implications
  • Hodaka and Hina share a bed at a love hotel, and Nagi jokingly suggests they bathe together β€” nothing is shown, but the implication may prompt parent discussion
  • The film ends with the two holding hands and jumping together, followed by an implied romantic reunion
  • No nudity or explicit sexual content is depicted at any point
🍺Substances
Moderateβ–Ό
Moments in the script, mildest β†’ most intense
1
Mentioned in Passing
2
Shown Casually
1
Featured Prominently
0
Glorified or Abused
  • Hodaka asks about buying beer without ID and offers to buy alcohol for an adult
  • A celebration of Hodaka being hired includes casual drinking and cheers
  • Suga-san is repeatedly shown smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol while upset, implying a pattern of alcohol use tied to personal struggles
  • Pachinko gambling is referenced in passing
  • Substance use is shown matter-of-factly rather than glamorized, often tied to an adult character's stress
⚑Stimulation
Extremeβ–Ό
Moments in the script, mildest β†’ most intense
0
Gently Engaging
0
Exciting
4
Intense
1
Overwhelming
  • Extended typhoon and flooding sequences with dramatic music, heavy rain, and evacuation orders create sustained sensory intensity
  • A high-speed police motorcycle chase through Tokyo streets is fast-paced and loud
  • The climactic sequence where Hodaka pursues Hina into the sky while confronting armed police is described as overwhelming
  • Sudden midsummer snowstorms and dramatic temperature drops add jarring visual/atmospheric shifts
  • Sensory-sensitive children may find the flooding, chase, and climactic sky sequence overwhelming
Weathering with You β€” Heads Up for Parents

Parents may be caught off guard by the revelation that Hina is only 15 (not 18 as everyone believed) while secretly raising her young brother alone and sharing a bed with Hodaka at a love hotel β€” the scene is not sexual, but the framing and Nagi's joking suggestion about bathing together may prompt questions from younger viewers.

About Weathering with You

A teenage runaway named Hodaka arrives in Tokyo and befriends Hina, a girl who can control the weather and clear the sky with prayer. As unprecedented rain floods the city, the two fall in love while grappling with the cost of Hina's supernatural gift and the choice between saving the world or saving each other. It's a visually striking, emotional coming-of-age story blending romance, Japanese folklore, and climate themes.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘§
Best watched together
Younger children (under 10-12) will benefit from a parent present to help process the implied human sacrifice tied to Hina's disappearance, the armed police confrontation with threat of shooting, and the disturbing reveal about Hina's true age and home situation.

Family Takeaways from Weathering with You

What it gets right

  • βœ“Suga-san's mentorship of Hodaka β€” offering shelter, work, and meals despite his own hardships β€” models compassion and found-family support
  • βœ“Hina's use of her weather ability to bring joy to families and communities at the flea market and fireworks shows using one's gifts generously for others

Weathering with You Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes
●Traditional family values

Hina secretly takes on a parental role caring for her young brother alone, and Hodaka's arc centers on honor, duty, and eventually returning home to accept responsibility for his choices.

Cast:Kotaro DaigoNana MoriTsubasa HondaSakura KiryuSei Hiraizumi

Is Weathering with You Appropriate for Your Child's Age?

βœ—Age 5: Not recommended for 5-year-olds
βœ—Age 8: Not recommended for 8-year-olds
βœ“Age 10: Generally appropriate for 10-year-olds
βœ“Age 12: Generally appropriate for 12-year-olds
βœ“Age 13: Generally appropriate for 13-year-olds
βœ“Age 15: Generally appropriate for 15-year-olds
βœ“Age 17: Generally appropriate for 17-year-olds

Individual children may vary β€” use your judgment.

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