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Q: Why is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire PG

Both Goblet of Fire” and Order of the Phoenix” were rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images,” according to descriptors provided by the ratings board. Half-Blood Prince” is rated PG for scary images, some violence, language and mild sensuality.”

Q: Can a 7 year old watch Goblet of Fire?

For these reasons we wouldnt recommend The Goblet of Fire to a child under 10 or one who dislikes long sustained scary moments.

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Is Goblet of Fire suitable for 8 year old?
Why is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire PG
Is the Goblet of Fire appropriate for 10 year olds?
Can a 7 year old watch Goblet of Fire?

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Certification
Sex & Nudity (6)
Violence & Gore (9)
Profanity (4)
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking (1)
Frightening & Intense Scenes (5)
Spoilers (7)

MPAA

Rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images

Certification

Argentina:13
Australia:M
Austria:10
Austria:12
Brazil:10 (re-rating)
Bulgaria:B
Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario)
Canada:G (Quebec)
Chile:TE+7
China:13
Czechia:U
Denmark:11
Finland:K-11
France:Tous publics avec avertissement
Germany:12
Hong Kong:IIA
Hungary:14
Iceland:10
Iceland:12 (video rating)
India:UA
Indonesia:R (self-applied)
Ireland:12A
Italy:T
Japan:PG-12
Lithuania:N-7
Malaysia:U
Mexico:B
Mongolia:PG
Netherlands:12
New Zealand:M
Nigeria:PG
Norway:12
Peru:Apt
Philippines:PG-13
Poland:12
Portugal:M/12
Portugal:M/12 (original rating)
Russia:12+
Saudi Arabia:PG
Singapore:PG
South Africa:PG
South Korea:12
Spain:7
Sweden:11
Switzerland:9 (canton of Basel-Stadt)
Switzerland:10 (canton of Bern)
Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva)
Switzerland:10 (canton of St. Gallen)
Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud)
Switzerland:12 (canton of Zurich)
Taiwan:PG-12
Thailand:G
Turkey:13+ (self-applied)
United Kingdom:12A
United Kingdom:12 (video rating)
United States:PG-13 (certificate #42055)
United Arab Emirates:PG-15 (self-applied)

Sex & Nudity

Severity? 132 66 5 7

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When the Beauxbatons are introduced, they sigh at the students and when they run, a shot of their covered butts are shown shaking while running.
Harry bathes in a big bathroom. His chest is half shown. Moaning Myrtle hits on him and the scene ends with her lying on him.
Hermione wears a dress to the ball that reveals some cleavage.
An underwater scene has a girl in swimsuit and some cleavage is seen briefly
Ron is mentioned to have been entranced by Fleur's beauty and to have shouted at her when attempting to ask her to the ball. He is clearly traumatised by the experience.
None

Violence & Gore

Severity? 4 25 93 8

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The Muggle caretaker is killed at the very beginning.
Unlike the previous 3 films, which featured some violent scenes but were brief and family friendly, this film features much more intense action scenes. More of the violence is directed to humans, and there is a larger fatality rate than previous films.
Moderate
Some violence in this movie is kind of disturbing.
Harry finds a dead body in a forest, we only briefly see this and is not gory or explicit.
Moody tortures and then kills a spider with spells during a class. Neville is especially distressed by the torturing, with the next film revealing that this is because his parents were tortured into insanity by the Death Eaters.
Harry is chased by a giant dragon in an action sequence, which breathes fire at him and knocks him off his broomstick several times. He isn't hurt, but is seen with a few cuts, bruises and bandages after.
A young man is cursed, and tries to attack other teenagers with spells. They fight back, and the young man is knocked out.
A teacher hits students with a book repeatedly. This is played for laughs.

Profanity

Severity? 45 85 4 3

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"I don't give a damn" is used once by Harry.
One use of 'Piss off'.
Mild
Ron says "Bloody hell" several times

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

Severity? 78 50 0 2

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None

Frightening & Intense Scenes

Severity? 2 25 91 21

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This film is intense, with a dark tone.
The second task takes place underwater with merpeople.
The movie starts off in Little Hangleton, a very creepy town.
During the maze task, a girl screams at something. She is seen on the ground as the maze tendrils begin to wrap her. She is seen being entirely wrapped being dragged through the hedges.
Moderate

Spoilers

The Parents Guide items below may give away important plot points.

Violence & Gore

For Voldemort's resurrection, Pettigrew cuts off his own hand (offscreen); no blood, but his hand is absent from his sleeve. He is then given an artificial hand. He also uses a knife to cut open Harry's arm, and takes his blood for a potion.
The movie introduces us to the Killing Curse, which kills whoever gets hit by it immediately. While leaving the body unscathed without any gore, the idea of a spell that kills people immediately is rather unsettling. This spell is shown numerous times throughout the movie as the villian's primary offensive spell, killing a main character
Cedric is killed by a spell, and his body is seen clearly but with no gore.
Dark wizards in black cloaks and skull mask attack at en event shooting fire and burning tents. Harry gets trampled and is knocked out.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

Wormtail throws Voldemort in foetus form in a cauldron, lifts up a bone, amputate his hand and cuts Harry's arm with small amount of blood seen on a knife. That is how Voldemort (physical form) comes to life.
A father cries and screams loudly over his dead son. This scene is also very emotional.
The Death Eaters (in black cloaks and skull masks) raid a Quidditch event.

Is Goblet of Fire suitable for 8 year old?

At the end of the day, always consider what you think your kid can handle and use your judgement, but generally speaking, I wouldn't show this to kids under 11.

Why is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire PG

Both “Goblet of Fire” and “Order of the Phoenix” were rated PG-13 for “sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images,” according to descriptors provided by the ratings board. “Half-Blood Prince” is rated PG for “scary images, some violence, language and mild sensuality.”

Is the Goblet of Fire appropriate for 10 year olds?

This movie is rated PG 13. The film is more violent, and has a scarier plot than the others. We see the evil Lord Voldemort fully return in this movie and kill a student which may scare kids. This film is appropriate for kids ages 10 and up, with parental guidance due to the violent images.