Beautiful Boy (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.
Rated R • 2018 • 2h 1m
Beautiful Boy depicts the harrowing, true-life struggle of a father, David Sheff, as he attempts to save his teenage son, Nic, from a devastating addiction to crystal meth and other substances. Rated R for pervasive drug content, frequent profanity, and intense emotional trauma, the film provides an unflinching look at the cyclic nature of relapse and recovery. It is a deeply heavy drama intended for mature audiences who can handle… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Beautiful Boy appropriate for kids?
Beautiful Boy depicts the harrowing, true-life struggle of a father, David Sheff, as he attempts to save his teenage son, Nic, from a devastating addiction to crystal meth and other substances. Rated R for pervasive drug content, frequent profanity, and intense emotional trauma… Read more — free account
Content severity in Beautiful Boy
What happens in Beautiful Boy, moment by moment
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 7/10
- 0:32 💬 Language 7/10
- 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
Sex and nudity in Beautiful Boy
There is a brief, non-graphic scene featuring a sexual encounter between two teenagers in a shower setting, involving suggestive movement.
Violence and gore in Beautiful Boy
Violence is largely limited to the graphic and painful physical realities of drug addiction, including characters injecting substances and resulting injury.
Language in Beautiful Boy
Strong language, including multiple uses of the 'f-word' and 's-word,' is scattered throughout the dialogue to reflect realistic emotional outbursts.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Beautiful Boy
The film focuses almost entirely on the mechanics and consequences of drug addiction, including heroin, crystal meth, and pills, with frequent graphic scenes of preparation and consumption.
Mature themes in Beautiful Boy
The film explores the heavy burdens of substance abuse, the cycle of relapse, parental desperation, and the strain that addiction places on familial relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beautiful Boy appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Beautiful Boy is best for ages 15+. It's rated R. Beautiful Boy depicts the harrowing, true-life struggle of a father, David Sheff, as he attempts to save his teenage son, Nic, from a devastating addiction to crystal meth and other substances. Rated R for pervasive…
What age rating does Beautiful Boy have?
Beautiful Boy is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Beautiful Boy about?
Beautiful Boy depicts the harrowing, true-life struggle of a father, David Sheff, as he attempts to save his teenage son, Nic, from a devastating addiction to crystal meth and other substances. Rated R for pervasive drug content, frequent profanity, and intense emotional trauma, the film provides an unflinching look…
Is there sex or nudity in Beautiful Boy?
There is a brief, non-graphic scene featuring a sexual encounter between two teenagers in a shower setting, involving suggestive movement.
How violent is Beautiful Boy?
Violence is largely limited to the graphic and painful physical realities of drug addiction, including characters injecting substances and resulting injury.
Is the language in Beautiful Boy appropriate for kids?
Strong language, including multiple uses of the 'f-word' and 's-word,' is scattered throughout the dialogue to reflect realistic emotional outbursts.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Beautiful Boy?
The film focuses almost entirely on the mechanics and consequences of drug addiction, including heroin, crystal meth, and pills, with frequent graphic scenes of preparation and consumption.
What mature themes appear in Beautiful Boy?
The film explores the heavy burdens of substance abuse, the cycle of relapse, parental desperation, and the strain that addiction places on familial relationships.
How long is Beautiful Boy?
Beautiful Boy runs 121 minutes, directed by Felix van Groeningen, released in 2018.
Where can I read the full Beautiful Boy parent guide?
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