What age is Slumberland appropriate for?

Slumberland is rated PG and PopcornCheck recommends it for ages 8+, based on reading the actual screenplay. The film opens with Nemo's father dying in a lighthouse storm and later includes a frightening tentacled nightmare monster chasing characters through the Sea of Nightmares, plus a tense scene where Nemo stops breathing after her adventure and requires CPR.

Does Slumberland have swearing or bad language?

Slumberland has Mild language. Characters say 'damn' (1), 'hell' (2), 'crap' (1), and 'sucks' (1)

Is Slumberland violent?

Slumberland has Moderate violence. A pig crashes through Uncle Philip's apartment, destroying furniture in a cartoonish, comedic way

Is Slumberland scary for children?

Slumberland has Moderate scary scenes. A nightmare monster with tentacles rises from the sea and chases the characters, a genuinely scary image for younger viewers

Is Slumberland OK for Kids?

Name: Slumberland
Director: Francis Lawrence
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2022
Duration: 117 min
Cast: Marlow Barkley, Jason Momoa, Chris O'Dowd, Kyle Chandler, Weruche Opia

AdventureComedyFamilyFantasy

PG⭐ 6.7 / 102022 · 1h 57m

Francis Lawrence

Where to Watch

United States

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay

🗡️Violence

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Cartoon / Comedic

Action & Peril

Injuries & Death Shown

Graphic & Disturbing

A pig crashes through Uncle Philip's apartment, destroying furniture in a cartoonish, comedic way
Flip and Nemo are chased by Agent Green in an extended garbage truck sequence involving a dangerous compactor
A nightmare monster attacks a party and chases Flip and Nemo through multiple dream worlds, including a plane crash sequence
Flip physically fights Agent Green inside the Bureau, with gun blasts occurring
Dream police characters Red and Brown rough up Flip in a juvie-style dream in an exaggerated, cartoonish manner
The lighthouse is destroyed in a storm, implying Nemo's father dies off-screen without graphic depiction
Nemo stops breathing after her dream adventure and CPR is performed on her, a tense but non-graphic medical emergency
Overall violence is fantastical and action-adventure in tone rather than graphic; no blood or gore is depicted

💬Language

Mild▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Mild Words

(damn, hell)

Moderate

(ass, b**ch)

Strong

(sh*t)

Extreme

(f**k)

Characters say 'da**' (1), 'hell' (2), 'cr*p' (1), and 'sucks' (1)
There are 3 instances of a**/butt-type references, slightly more than the mildest language but still restrained
No f-words, c-words, or slurs are used anywhere in the script
Overall language is infrequent and mild, comparable to a family adventure film

👻Scary Scenes

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Mildly Tense

Startling Moments

Genuinely Scary

Deeply Disturbing

A nightmare monster with tentacles rises from the sea and chases the characters, a genuinely scary image for younger viewers
The Sea of Nightmares itself is depicted as a dark, whirlpool-filled environment that adds to the unsettling atmosphere
The lighthouse flood and storm sequence in which Nemo's father dies is tense and emotionally heavy rather than graphic
There are repeated startling jump-scare moments as the nightmare creature keeps reappearing
The monster destroys buildings and pursues the heroes across several dream sequences, escalating the tension throughout the climax
The scariest sequence — Nemo not breathing and receiving CPR — is resolved with her recovery and a warm family moment afterward

💕Romance

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Crushes & Holding Hands

Kissing & Dating

Suggestive

Sexual Content

Flip shares a dance with a salsa dreamer woman at a party, a lighthearted crush-level moment
The salsa dreamer makes a suggestive comment about Flip's 'raw masculine power' and his underlying sadness
At the end, Ms. Arya shows interest in Philip and asks him to call her, a mild hint of a future romance
There is no kissing, dating, or sexual content shown on screen

🍺Substances

Very Mild▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Mentioned in Passing

Shown Casually

Featured Prominently

Glorified or Abused

Flip mentions wine and drinking at a bar as a form of escapism, referenced only in dialogue
There is a passing reference to sleeping pills as a way to fall asleep
No substance use is actually shown on screen, only mentioned

⚡Stimulation

Extreme▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Gently Engaging

Exciting

Intense

Overwhelming

An extended garbage truck chase sequence includes real danger from a compactor, adding sustained tension
A plane flies through multiple dream worlds while being pursued by the nightmare monster, a fast-paced and loud sequence
A giant goose ride through a Canada-themed dream adds an exciting but energetic visual sequence
The salsa party dream is an upbeat, exciting but not overwhelming sequence of dancing and celebration
The Sea of Nightmares finale combines rapid dream transitions with the creature's attack, creating an overwhelming sensory climax that may be a lot for very young or sensory-sensitive children

Slumberland — Heads Up for Parents

Despite its whimsical dream-adventure premise, parents should be aware the film includes a genuinely tense scene where Nemo stops breathing after her adventure and needs CPR, which may be startling given the film's otherwise playful tone.

About Slumberland

Slumberland is a fantasy adventure about a young girl named Nemo who discovers she can enter a magical dream world after the death of her father, teaming up with the mischievous outlaw Flip to search for a way to see her dad again. Along the way she bonds with her reclusive uncle Philip, who turns out to have a secret connection to the dream world himself. The tone blends whimsical dream-logic adventure with genuine grief and emotional healing.

👨‍👧

Best watched together

Younger children around 8-10 may benefit from a parent present to help process the father's death in the opening lighthouse storm and the CPR scene with Nemo, both of which carry more emotional weight than the film's fantastical tone might suggest.

Family Takeaways from Slumberland

What it gets right

✓The film shows a loving father-daughter relationship in the opening morning routine with songs and pancakes, giving weight to the loss that follows
✓Nemo's recovery after the CPR scene leads to a warm family moment with Carla and Philip laughing together, showing healing after fear

Slumberland Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes

●Traditional family values

The story centers on Nemo bonding with her uncle Philip and reconciling as a family after her father's death, emphasizing loyalty, responsibility, and reconnecting with relatives.

Cast:Marlow BarkleyJason MomoaChris O'DowdKyle ChandlerWeruche Opia