Blackbird (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A terminally ill mother invites her family to their country house for one final gathering, but tensions quickly boil over between her two daughters.
Rated R • 2019 • 1h 38m
Blackbird is rated R primarily for mature thematic material — an assisted death, a past suicide attempt, and adult language — plus brief sexual material and drug use. The film centers on Lily (Susan Sarandon) inviting her extended family to say goodbye as she chooses to end her life, and the weekend unearths old wounds between her daughters Anna and Jennifer. Parents should note the strongest elements are the explicit discussion and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Blackbird appropriate for kids?
Blackbird is rated R primarily for mature thematic material — an assisted death, a past suicide attempt, and adult language — plus brief sexual material and drug use. The film centers on Lily (Susan Sarandon) inviting her extended family to say goodbye as she chooses to end her… Read more — free account
Content severity in Blackbird
What happens in Blackbird, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 4/10
- 0:20 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Blackbird
Mild sexual content: a few suggestive moments and one comic gift. IMDb's Parents Guide notes a dinner gag where Lily gives Jen a novelty sex toy and a later bedroom scene where Anna and Chris begin to undress before the camera cuts away. No explicit nudity or graphic sex is shown.
Violence and gore in Blackbird
No graphic or sustained physical violence; the film is driven by verbal conflict. There are a couple of heated confrontations where voices are raised, a brief shove/raised-hand gesture and slammed doors, but no blood or on-screen injury. These moments are emotional rather than violent.
Language in Blackbird
Moderate profanity: several coarse words appear during arguments. IMDb lists instances of 'fuck', 'shit' and 'hell' used in confrontations and emotional exchanges — not constant but noticeable in key scenes.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Blackbird
Strong presence of adult substance use: characters smoke marijuana, alcohol is offered to a teen, and a lethal barbiturate (pentobarbital) is found and later used in the euthanasia plan. IMDb notes marijuana smoking and the discovery of a fatal dose; the drug discovery and later ingestion are important plot points.
Mature themes in Blackbird
Strong, persistent mature themes: terminal illness, assisted suicide/euthanasia, a revealed past suicide attempt and a bipolar diagnosis, family estrangement and grief. The decision to facilitate Lily's death and the emotional fallout — including moral arguments and the act itself — are central and intense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackbird appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Blackbird is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. Blackbird is rated R primarily for mature thematic material — an assisted death, a past suicide attempt, and adult language — plus brief sexual material and drug use. The film centers on Lily (Susan Sarandon) inviting…
What age rating does Blackbird have?
Blackbird is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Blackbird about?
Blackbird is rated R primarily for mature thematic material — an assisted death, a past suicide attempt, and adult language — plus brief sexual material and drug use. The film centers on Lily (Susan Sarandon) inviting her extended family to say goodbye as she chooses to end her life, and the weekend unearths old…
Is there sex or nudity in Blackbird?
Mild sexual content: a few suggestive moments and one comic gift. IMDb's Parents Guide notes a dinner gag where Lily gives Jen a novelty sex toy and a later bedroom scene where Anna and Chris begin to undress before the camera cuts away. No explicit nudity or…
How violent is Blackbird?
No graphic or sustained physical violence; the film is driven by verbal conflict. There are a couple of heated confrontations where voices are raised, a brief shove/raised-hand gesture and slammed doors, but no blood or on-screen injury. These moments are…
Is the language in Blackbird appropriate for kids?
Moderate profanity: several coarse words appear during arguments. IMDb lists instances of 'fuck', 'shit' and 'hell' used in confrontations and emotional exchanges — not constant but noticeable in key scenes.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Blackbird?
Strong presence of adult substance use: characters smoke marijuana, alcohol is offered to a teen, and a lethal barbiturate (pentobarbital) is found and later used in the euthanasia plan. IMDb notes marijuana smoking and the discovery of a fatal dose; the drug…
What mature themes appear in Blackbird?
Strong, persistent mature themes: terminal illness, assisted suicide/euthanasia, a revealed past suicide attempt and a bipolar diagnosis, family estrangement and grief. The decision to facilitate Lily's death and the emotional fallout — including moral…
How long is Blackbird?
Blackbird runs 98 minutes, directed by Roger Michell, released in 2019.
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