Daughters (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Daughters is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This documentary earns its PG-13 rating primarily for its mature and emotionally intense thematic content. "Daughters" follows four young girls in Washington, D.C. as they prepare for a special dance with their…

Daughters is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

This documentary earns its PG-13 rating primarily for its mature and emotionally intense thematic content. "Daughters" follows four young girls in Washington, D.C. as they prepare for a special dance with their incarcerated fathers, exploring the profound impact of parental imprisonment on children. The film contains…

None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.

None. While the film's subject is rooted in the consequences of criminal acts, there is no on-screen violence, gore, or fighting.

Some mild language is present. The PG-13 rating cites language, and viewers can expect occasional use of words like "damn," "hell," and possibly a single use of "shit" in moments of emotional distress.

Substance use is mentioned in the context of the fathers' pasts. There are discussions about the crimes that led to incarceration, which sometimes involve past drug-related offenses, but there is no on-screen drug or alcohol use.

The film's central focus is on strong, emotionally intense themes. It deals directly with parental incarceration, family separation, guilt, and regret. Scenes depict fathers and daughters grappling with intense sadness, and therapy sessions feature men…

Daughters runs 108 minutes, directed by Natalie Rae, Angela Patton, released in 2024.

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