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Inferno

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

2016

Is Inferno appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

After waking up in a hospital with amnesia, professor Robert Langdon and a doctor must race against time to foil a deadly global plot.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5 · Religious themes 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Recommendation3.3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 4/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

Editorial rating

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Religious themes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Some incidental product placement expected in modern blockbusters.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Several characters are killed during the pursuit and as part of the plot; death is a central driver.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Features some disturbing imagery related to the virus plot and minor blood during injuries.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional moderate profanity consistent with a PG-13 thriller.

Religious themes3/5
Why this rating?

The plot centers on Dante Alighieri's works and uses religious art and iconography as part of the puzzle.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal romance; some slight romantic tension implied but not the focus.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

A sustained, urgent thriller atmosphere includes pursuit, confinement, threats, panic, and fear of a catastrophic outbreak.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild innuendo but no explicit sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Any drinking appears incidental and not central, glamorized, or presented as a major concern.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes shootouts, hand-to-hand combat, and intense action sequences throughout the pursuit.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Langdon displays persistence and intellectual courage while facing significant danger.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Highly focused on riddle-solving, symbology, and critical thinking to overcome obstacles.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse international cast in supporting roles.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Exposes viewers to Dante's literature, Italian history, and art history.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Cooperation is essential to survival, but the environment is high-stakes and mistrustful.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story explores responsibility, ethical limits, public safety, sacrifice, and the consequences of extreme solutions.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists show intelligence, persistence, and concern for others, though they operate under pressure and make morally complex choices.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Inferno would you have made differently, and why?
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