Crooked House (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A private investigator helps a former flame solve the murder of her wealthy grandfather, who lived in a sprawling estate surrounded by his idiosyncratic family.
Rated PG-13 • 2017 • 1h 55m
Crooked House is a murder mystery based on Agatha Christie's novel, following investigator Charles Hayward as he navigates the complex and hostile Leonides family. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily due to mature themes involving inheritance, manipulation, and multiple deaths within a household. Parents should be aware of scenes involving poisonings, a suicide, and a child’s involvement in lethal actions, which may be disturbing… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Crooked House appropriate for kids?
Crooked House is a murder mystery based on Agatha Christie's novel, following investigator Charles Hayward as he navigates the complex and hostile Leonides family. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily due to mature themes involving inheritance, manipulation, and multiple… Read more — free account
Content severity in Crooked House
What happens in Crooked House, moment by moment
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:38 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Crooked House
The film contains fleeting sexual references and implications. One character is seen in bed with a blanket, implying nudity beneath, and there are brief discussions regarding extramarital affairs.
Violence and gore in Crooked House
Violence is generally restrained but includes the aftermath of deaths and a fatal car crash. A character frequently uses a shotgun to hunt moles on the grounds, and a young girl is seen falling from a treehouse.
Language in Crooked House
Profanity is limited and mild. There are a few instances of words like 'damn,' 'bloody,' 'bugger,' and religious exclamations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Crooked House
There are brief scenes of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption, common to the 1950s setting. One character is depicted as struggling with heavy drinking.
Mature themes in Crooked House
The central theme is a dark family murder mystery involving inheritance, greed, and cold-blooded manipulation. The film features the death of a patriarch, the murder of a nanny via poisoning, and the eventual discovery that a child is responsible for multiple deaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crooked House appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Crooked House is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Crooked House is a murder mystery based on Agatha Christie's novel, following investigator Charles Hayward as he navigates the complex and hostile Leonides family. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily due to mature…
What age rating does Crooked House have?
Crooked House is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Crooked House about?
Crooked House is a murder mystery based on Agatha Christie's novel, following investigator Charles Hayward as he navigates the complex and hostile Leonides family. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily due to mature themes involving inheritance, manipulation, and multiple deaths within a household. Parents should…
Is there sex or nudity in Crooked House?
The film contains fleeting sexual references and implications. One character is seen in bed with a blanket, implying nudity beneath, and there are brief discussions regarding extramarital affairs.
How violent is Crooked House?
Violence is generally restrained but includes the aftermath of deaths and a fatal car crash. A character frequently uses a shotgun to hunt moles on the grounds, and a young girl is seen falling from a treehouse.
Is the language in Crooked House appropriate for kids?
Profanity is limited and mild. There are a few instances of words like 'damn,' 'bloody,' 'bugger,' and religious exclamations.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Crooked House?
There are brief scenes of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption, common to the 1950s setting. One character is depicted as struggling with heavy drinking.
What mature themes appear in Crooked House?
The central theme is a dark family murder mystery involving inheritance, greed, and cold-blooded manipulation. The film features the death of a patriarch, the murder of a nanny via poisoning, and the eventual discovery that a child is responsible for multiple…
How long is Crooked House?
Crooked House runs 115 minutes, directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner, released in 2017.
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