A Separation (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease.
Rated PG-13 • 2011 • 2h 3m
A Separation follows a Tehran couple, Nader and Simin, as their decision to divorce triggers a complex legal and moral crisis involving their daughter, Termeh, and a housekeeper. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense, mature thematic content rather than explicit visuals. Parents should be aware of scenes involving grief, domestic tension, and emotional outbursts, as well as complex legal stakes regarding a miscarriage. It is a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is A Separation appropriate for kids?
A Separation follows a Tehran couple, Nader and Simin, as their decision to divorce triggers a complex legal and moral crisis involving their daughter, Termeh, and a housekeeper. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense, mature thematic content rather than explicit visuals… Read more — free account
Content severity in A Separation
What happens in A Separation, moment by moment
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:48 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:55 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in A Separation
None. The film contains no nudity or sexual situations.
Violence and gore in A Separation
Moderate. There are brief moments of physical aggression, including pushing, a fistfight, and a character hitting himself in distress. These scenes are realistic and lack stylized or heroic framing.
Language in A Separation
Mild. The film includes occasional use of coarse language, including variations of 'shit', 'ass', and 'pissed'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Separation
None. There is incidental smoking shown, but no drug use or alcohol-related storylines.
Mature themes in A Separation
Strong. The narrative revolves around heavy topics including Alzheimer's disease, the emotional trauma of a miscarriage, divorce proceedings, legal dishonesty, and intense class-based social conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Separation appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A Separation is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. A Separation follows a Tehran couple, Nader and Simin, as their decision to divorce triggers a complex legal and moral crisis involving their daughter, Termeh, and a housekeeper. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense…
What age rating does A Separation have?
A Separation is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is A Separation about?
A Separation follows a Tehran couple, Nader and Simin, as their decision to divorce triggers a complex legal and moral crisis involving their daughter, Termeh, and a housekeeper. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense, mature thematic content rather than explicit visuals. Parents should be aware of scenes involving…
Is there sex or nudity in A Separation?
None. The film contains no nudity or sexual situations.
How violent is A Separation?
Moderate. There are brief moments of physical aggression, including pushing, a fistfight, and a character hitting himself in distress. These scenes are realistic and lack stylized or heroic framing.
Is the language in A Separation appropriate for kids?
Mild. The film includes occasional use of coarse language, including variations of 'shit', 'ass', and 'pissed'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Separation?
None. There is incidental smoking shown, but no drug use or alcohol-related storylines.
What mature themes appear in A Separation?
Strong. The narrative revolves around heavy topics including Alzheimer's disease, the emotional trauma of a miscarriage, divorce proceedings, legal dishonesty, and intense class-based social conflict.
How long is A Separation?
A Separation runs 123 minutes, directed by Asghar Farhadi, released in 2011.
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