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Content & Trigger Warnings for Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

6 content warnings identified for this movie.

Quick Summary

Yes, Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) contains 6 content warnings : Death of a parent, Terminal illness, Natural disasters, Drowning / underwater scenes, Animal cruelty / animal death, Child abuse / harm to children.

The most severe warning is for Natural disasters (severity 4/5).

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Mental Health & Emotional

3/5Depicted

Father's declining health and potential death a major theme

3/5Depicted

Father's serious illness worsens throughout

Other

4/5Depicted

Devastating storm and flooding central to the plot

Phobias & Sensory

3/5Depicted

Flooding sequences with submersion danger

Violence & Physical Harm

2/5Depicted

Animals in distress during storm sequences

3/5Depicted

Young child faces neglect and dangerous living conditions

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