Steamboy

2005 PG-13 2h 6m DVD

Steamboy

2005 PG-13 2h 6m DVD
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In this animated tale that's as riveting as it is retro, genius teen inventor Ray Steam receives a strange spherical device containing a mind-boggling new form of energy that can power a whole country. Soon, two ominous gents turn up looking to get their hands on the gadget; the next thing you know, Ray is caught in a battle between the Yanks and the Brits, who'll do anything to obtain the priceless orb.
Cast
Anna Paquin, Alfred Molina, Patrick Stewart, Robin Atkin Downes, Anne Suzuki, Kari Wahlgren, Susumu Terajima, Julian Stone, Manami Konishi, Katsuo Nakamura, Kiyoshi Kodama, Ikki Sawamura, Masane Tsukayama
Director
Katsuhiro Ôtomo
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral), French, Portuguese
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Japanese: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Portuguese: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Rating
PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
age 13+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 13+

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age 13+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this movie is not for younger kids. It's very violent, with lots of destruction and a father trying to kill his son. It shows a society being transformed by scientific leaps in steam power. You might talk with teens about how electricity and now computers have done the same, and whether some humanity has been lost along the way. You might also take the opportunity to do some research into real-life wonders of the Great Exhibition, like the Crystal Palace.

Sexual Content

Not applicable

Violence

Plentiful destruction, even if the body count seems ludicrously low. A father tries to kill his son.

Language

Not applicable

Social Behavior

The young and resourceful hero is a good role model. A bratty rich girl (named, if you can believe it, Scarlett O'Hara) is less admirable, but seems to change her attitude by the end.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Not applicable

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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