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Parents' Guide to

A Quiet Place Movie PG-13 2018 90 minutes

• Common Sense Says
• Parents Say 90 Reviews
• Kids Say 303 Reviews

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By Jeffrey M. Anderson , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 14+

Gripping monster movie has lots of tension, some blood.

Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that A Quiet Place is a horror movie about a family that avoids deadly monsters by staying quiet and communicating via American Sign Language. The family survives a dystopian invasion through teamwork and bravery, even when they're scared or unsure. Expect monster violence, including blood…

Why Age 14+? Violence & Scariness

A young boy is attacked (and killed off-screen) by a monster; he's quickly snatc

Sex, Romance & Nudity

A couple slow dances while lovingly caressing each other.

Products & Purchases

The main family plays Monopoly.

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

Bottles of prescription drugs shown; pill given to sick boy.

Language Not present Any Positive Content? Positive Messages

Bravery and teamwork can overcome difficult odds. It's important to push through

Positive Role Models

Father shown to be resourceful and caring toward family but also fearless when p

Diverse Representations

This small cast lacks racial and age diversity, but main hero Regan is deaf (pla

• Parents Need to Know

  Parents need to know that A Quiet Place is a horror movie about a family that avoids deadly monsters by staying quiet and communicating via American Sign Language. The family survives a dystopian invasion through teamwork and bravery, even when they're scared or unsure. Expect monster violence, including blood spurts and puddles (a character steps on a nail and leaves bloody footprints), as well as guns and shooting. Children, including a baby, are in peril, and one child is swept away and killed (off-screen) by a monster. A mangled corpse is briefly shown, and characters sacrifice themselves by shouting, which draws the monsters' attention. There's also arguing and a few jump scares. A pregnant woman goes into labor and gives birth (off-screen). Deaf actress Millicent Simmonds has a pivotal and positive role as tough-as-nails Regan. Simmonds co-stars with Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, and Noah Jupe.

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• Violence & Scariness

  a lot

  A young boy is attacked (and killed off-screen) by a monster; he's quickly snatched away in the blink of an eye. Children in jeopardy. A monster kills a raccoon; blood spurt. A woman's dead body is shown torn to shreds. A bare foot steps on a protruding nail; blood puddles. Blood pools in a tub. Bloody handprint appears on shower door. Main characters use guns and shoot. A few characters sacrifice themselves to monsters in order to protect others. Family members argue briefly. Jump scares, sudden noises. Small baby placed and covered in a box (to protect him from monsters). A pregnant woman gives birth (off-screen, but blood is seen during labor).

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• Sex, Romance & Nudity

  very little

  A couple slow dances while lovingly caressing each other.

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• Products & Purchases

  very little

  The main family plays Monopoly.

• Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

  very little

  Bottles of prescription drugs shown; pill given to sick boy.

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• Positive Messages

  some

  Bravery and teamwork can overcome difficult odds. It's important to push through fear and self-doubt. Deafness is portrayed as a strength, with American Sign Language and other visual forms of communication, including light-based signals, helping characters survive.

• Positive Role Models

  some

  Father shown to be resourceful and caring toward family but also fearless when protecting them. Mother is endlessly brave, also while protecting her children. Violence sometimes required, and children sometimes placed, inadvertently, in harm's way. A character blames herself for a tragedy; another family member learns that to tell her he loves her means more to her than he can guess.

• Diverse Representations

  some

  This small cast lacks racial and age diversity, but main hero Regan is deaf (played by deaf actress Millicent Simmonds). Regan isn't defined by her deafness; rather, her bravery holds her family together. But the film glorifies cochlear implants, implying that they work for everyone and "save the day." American Sign Language is used throughout as a survival technique. Strong female leads carry much of the film, acting with bravery and compassion in the face of danger.

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• Parents Say (90)
• Kids Say (303)

age 13+

Based on 90 parent reviews

Parents say the movie is a suspenseful and emotionally charged thriller that effectively combines horror with a focus on family dynamics. While many viewers appreciate the strong performances and unique storytelling, some find fault with certain plot elements and jump scares that may not sit well with all audiences.

• suspenseful
• emotional
• strong performances
• family dynamics
• some plot flaws
• jump scares

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See all 90 parent reviews age 12+

Based on 303 kid reviews

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What's the Story?

In A QUIET PLACE, the world has been invaded by monsters that attack anything that makes noise. The Abbott family has managed to survive by staying very quiet; this is partly thanks to eldest daughter Regan (Millicent Simmonds), who is deaf, so the family already knows how to communicate with American Sign Language. Practical father Lee (John Krasinski) and mother Evelyn (Emily Blunt) have built a stronghold filled with stored food, surveillance cameras, warning lights, and even a Monopoly game with soft, silent playing pieces. But Regan blames herself for an earlier family tragedy, and son Marcus (Noah Jupe) is deathly afraid to go out and risk facing the monsters. Things get more difficult when the pregnant Evelyn must deliver her baby in silence. Her situation is further complicated when the baby is ready to come, and she finds herself alone, with the monsters circling.

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Is It Any Good?

Our review: Parents say (90 ): Kids say (303 ):

This gripping, clever monster movie is one of those rare genre treats that seizes on a simple, unique idea and executes it so perfectly and concisely that viewers can't help but be delighted. A Quiet Place is directed and co-written by Krasinski, who's best known for his work in comedy. He translates his experience in that genre to the expert building and releasing of tension here. A Quiet Place is, in many ways, an extended classic horror movie sequence, such as famous ones in The Birds or Aliens, wherein the heroes must try not to disturb packs of resting monsters.

At the same time, Krasinski uses the quiet like music, ranging from moments of restful beauty—including a father-son trip to a waterfall, where it's noisy enough that they can talk and even shout—to contrasted pauses. A loud noise can cause a jump, but it's immediately followed by tension and dread: Will the creatures come this time? The real beauty is the movie's primal quality, based on the most basic elements of life, such as survival and protection of the species. No explanation is given for the monsters' existence; they, like us, are just here. A few overly familiar horror movie clichés keep it from being perfect, but otherwise A Quiet Place is so good that it may leave viewers speechless.

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Talk to Your Kids About ...

• Families can talk about A Quiet Place's use of violence. How did it affect you? How much violence is actually shown? What's the impact of media violence on kids?

• Is the movie scary? What's the appeal of horror/monster movies? Why is it sometimes fun to be scared?

• Do you think it would be hard to stay quiet for long periods? How long have you gone without making a sound?

• How does Regan come across? Is she strong? Admirable? Does the movie make you interested in learning more about American Sign Language?

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Movie Details

• In theaters : April 6, 2018
• On DVD or streaming : July 9, 2018
• Cast : John Krasinski , Emily Blunt , Noah Jupe , Millicent Simmonds
• Director : John Krasinski
• Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
• Studio : Paramount Pictures
• Genre : Horror
• Topics : Fantasy
• Run time : 90 minutes
• MPAA rating : PG-13
• MPAA explanation : terror and some bloody images
• Last updated : November 8, 2025

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