Anniversary (2025) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When Ellen and Paul’s son Josh introduces his new girlfriend at their 25th anniversary party, no one suspects that it is the beginning of the end for this happy family. The new girlfriend is Liz, Ellen’s former student, who left the university, some years before, after Ellen called her out in class for her radical ideology.
Rated R • 2025 • 1h 51m
Anniversary is a dystopian psychological drama depicting the gradual disintegration of the Taylor family as they navigate an increasingly authoritarian, near-future United States. The film explores mature themes of political radicalization, reproductive autonomy, and family trauma, earning its R rating primarily for pervasive profanity and intense emotional content. Parents should be aware of scenes involving domestic strife… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Anniversary appropriate for kids?
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Content severity in Anniversary
What happens in Anniversary, moment by moment
- 0:15 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:30 🍷 Substances 3/10
Sex and nudity in Anniversary
The film features occasional suggestive dialogue and verbal references to oral sex. There are also brief scenes implying that characters are engaging in sexual activity, though nothing is explicitly shown on-screen.
Violence and gore in Anniversary
Violence is infrequent but impactful, including a stabbing incident with visible blood in the aftermath and a non-graphic depiction of a suicide bombing during a protest. The film concludes with a police raid that involves tense, forceful physical confrontations.
Language in Anniversary
Profanity is moderate throughout the film, including the use of 'f**k' in various contexts alongside secondary terms like 'shit,' 'dick,' and 'damn.' Some characters are also seen making middle-finger gestures during heated arguments.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Anniversary
There are passing, moderate references to substance use, specifically including characters smoking marijuana in a social setting and mentions of sleeping pill dependency.
Mature themes in Anniversary
Themes are heavy, focusing on authoritarianism, state control, and the erosion of personal freedom. The narrative deals extensively with family breakdown, ideological extremism, grief, and the complex fallout of an abortion within a strained marriage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anniversary appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Anniversary is best for ages 15+. It's rated R. Anniversary is a dystopian psychological drama depicting the gradual disintegration of the Taylor family as they navigate an increasingly authoritarian, near-future United States. The film explores mature themes of…
What age rating does Anniversary have?
Anniversary is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Anniversary about?
Anniversary is a dystopian psychological drama depicting the gradual disintegration of the Taylor family as they navigate an increasingly authoritarian, near-future United States. The film explores mature themes of political radicalization, reproductive autonomy, and family trauma, earning its R rating primarily for…
Is there sex or nudity in Anniversary?
The film features occasional suggestive dialogue and verbal references to oral sex. There are also brief scenes implying that characters are engaging in sexual activity, though nothing is explicitly shown on-screen.
How violent is Anniversary?
Violence is infrequent but impactful, including a stabbing incident with visible blood in the aftermath and a non-graphic depiction of a suicide bombing during a protest. The film concludes with a police raid that involves tense, forceful physical…
Is the language in Anniversary appropriate for kids?
Profanity is moderate throughout the film, including the use of 'f**k' in various contexts alongside secondary terms like 'shit,' 'dick,' and 'damn.' Some characters are also seen making middle-finger gestures during heated arguments.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Anniversary?
There are passing, moderate references to substance use, specifically including characters smoking marijuana in a social setting and mentions of sleeping pill dependency.
What mature themes appear in Anniversary?
Themes are heavy, focusing on authoritarianism, state control, and the erosion of personal freedom. The narrative deals extensively with family breakdown, ideological extremism, grief, and the complex fallout of an abortion within a strained marriage.
How long is Anniversary?
Anniversary runs 111 minutes, directed by Jan Komasa, released in 2025.
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