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A Missing Part (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Every day, Jay travels the length and breadth of Tokyo in his taxi, looking for his daughter Lily. In the 9 years since he has separated from his wife, he has never been able to get custody of his daughter. Having given up hope of ever seeing her again, he is about to move back to France when Lily hops in his cab. But she doesn't recognize him.

Rated 12 • 2024 • 1h 38m

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A Missing Part is an emotionally intense drama centered on a father's desperate search for his daughter in Tokyo. The film earns its mature audience suggestions primarily through its heavy thematic content, which explores parental separation, long-term grief, and familial estrangement in a direct and heart-wrenching manner. While violence, language, and substance use are minimal to non-existent, the sustained emotional distress of the… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Romain Duris
Romain Duris
Mei Cirne-Masuki
Mei Cirne-Masuki
Judith Chemla
Judith Chemla
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Tsuyu Shimizu
Shungicu Uchida
Shungicu Uchida
Yumi Narita
Yumi Narita
Patrick Descamps
Patrick Descamps
Shinnosuke Abe
Shinnosuke Abe
Morio Agata
Morio Agata
Toshihiro Yashiba
Toshihiro Yashiba
Eriko Takeda
Eriko Takeda
Masayuki Shida
Masayuki Shida
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Is A Missing Part appropriate for kids?

A Missing Part is an emotionally intense drama centered on a father's desperate search for his daughter in Tokyo. The film earns its mature audience suggestions primarily through its heavy thematic content, which explores parental separation, long-term grief, and familial… Read more — free account

Content severity in A Missing Part

Sex None 0/10
Violence Moderate 3/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 7/10

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  2. 0:21 🍷 Substances 2/10
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Sex and nudity in A Missing Part

None. Sexual content is not present in this film.

Violence and gore in A Missing Part

Violence is nearly absent. There is a brief moment of frustration where a character shoves another person during a heated argument, but it is not a fight and is over quickly. The film's focus is on emotional rather than physical conflict.

Language in A Missing Part

Language is infrequent and generally mild. Some scattered expletives may be heard during moments of emotional distress, but profanity is not a significant feature.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Missing Part

Substance use is minimal. The main character is shown smoking a cigarette on occasion, usually as a sign of stress. There is also some incidental social drinking in the background of a scene.

Mature themes in A Missing Part

The film's central themes are mature and emotionally intense. It deals directly with parental separation, the long-term grief of a parent who has lost custody of their child, and the profound emotional pain of family estrangement. These themes are explored in depth and could be upsetting for younger or more sensitive viewers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A Missing Part appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests A Missing Part is best for ages 13+. It's rated 12. A Missing Part is an emotionally intense drama centered on a father's desperate search for his daughter in Tokyo. The film earns its mature audience suggestions primarily through its heavy thematic content, which…

What age rating does A Missing Part have?

A Missing Part is officially rated 12. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is A Missing Part about?

A Missing Part is an emotionally intense drama centered on a father's desperate search for his daughter in Tokyo. The film earns its mature audience suggestions primarily through its heavy thematic content, which explores parental separation, long-term grief, and familial estrangement in a direct and heart-wrenching…

Is there sex or nudity in A Missing Part?

None. Sexual content is not present in this film.

How violent is A Missing Part?

Violence is nearly absent. There is a brief moment of frustration where a character shoves another person during a heated argument, but it is not a fight and is over quickly. The film's focus is on emotional rather than physical conflict.

Is the language in A Missing Part appropriate for kids?

Language is infrequent and generally mild. Some scattered expletives may be heard during moments of emotional distress, but profanity is not a significant feature.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Missing Part?

Substance use is minimal. The main character is shown smoking a cigarette on occasion, usually as a sign of stress. There is also some incidental social drinking in the background of a scene.

What mature themes appear in A Missing Part?

The film's central themes are mature and emotionally intense. It deals directly with parental separation, the long-term grief of a parent who has lost custody of their child, and the profound emotional pain of family estrangement. These themes are explored in…

How long is A Missing Part?

A Missing Part runs 98 minutes, directed by Guillaume Senez, released in 2024.

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