The Son parents guide and age rating: Is The Son a family-friendly film?

Hugh Jackman has earned rave reviews for his performance in the 2022 film The Son. He even secured a Golden Globe nomination for his work in the movie, and now it’s finally available to stream on Netflix! But is The Son appropriate to watch with your entire family, or are you better off watching in the company of adults only?

Jackman plays a father named Peter, who learns from his ex-wife that his son, Nicholas, is struggling with depression. Peter does his best to reach out to Nicholas and care for him like he wishes his father had.

Here’s what parents should know about The Son before watching with their kids.

What is The Son rated?

The MPAA rated The Son PG-13 for mature thematic content involving suicide and strong language. A PG-13 rating is one step above PG and one step below an R rating. Parents are strongly cautioned as content in a PG-13 film might be unsuitable for kids under 13. Keep reading for a more detailed explanation of what to expect from the film.

The Son parents guide

Parents should be aware that The Son is a heavy, mature drama film that deals with teen depression, suicide, and self-harm. The main storyline is about a father struggling to help his son cope with his depression in ways he wishes his father had done for him. In many ways, The Son is a dark and somber film that might be too depressing or bleak for some viewers, especially young ones.

Is there nudity in The Son?

The sexual content in The Son is kept to a minimum. There is at least one scene of a couple kissing, and it’s implied they will have sex, but it cuts away before we see anything graphic happen. There is no nudity in the movie.

One of the best ways to determine whether or not a movie will be appropriate is by watching the trailer to get an idea of a film’s overall tone, plot, and maturity level. Watch The Son trailer below.

The Son starring Hugh Jackman, is now streaming on Netflix.