Duplex (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When a young couple buys their dream home, they have no idea what the sweet little old lady upstairs is going to put them through!
Rated PG-13 • 2003 • 1h 29m
Duplex follows a young couple, Alex and Nancy, whose purchase of a dream home in Brooklyn becomes a nightmare due to their manipulative elderly upstairs tenant, Mrs. Connelly. The film's PG-13 rating is earned through moderate sexual content, slapstick violence, and some language. Content includes frequent sexual innuendo, discussions of pornography, and a scene of implied sex. Violence is mostly comedic but features characters being… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Duplex appropriate for kids?
Duplex follows a young couple, Alex and Nancy, whose purchase of a dream home in Brooklyn becomes a nightmare due to their manipulative elderly upstairs tenant, Mrs. Connelly. The film's PG-13 rating is earned through moderate sexual content, slapstick violence, and some… Read more — free account
Content severity in Duplex
What happens in Duplex, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
- 0:21 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in Duplex
Sexual content is moderate and played for comedy. A couple is shown having sex under bed covers with movement and sounds, but no nudity. A character is introduced as a pornographer and gives the main couple pornographic DVDs with raunchy covers. An elderly woman falsely accuses a man of being a sexual predator. A nurse comically touches a man's genitals while checking his temperature.
Violence and gore in Duplex
Violence is moderate and almost entirely slapstick. The main characters fantasize about killing their neighbor, including imagining her falling down stairs. In the chaotic climax, a man is shot in the shoulder with a spear gun (brief and not gory), a character has their face singed by a fireplace, and another is tasered. A scene involves a woman vomiting onto a man's face through a garbage disposal.
Language in Duplex
Language is moderate for a PG-13 film. There are a few uses of "shit" and "asshole," along with scattered instances of "damn," "hell," and "bitch." The elderly tenant's pet parrot is named "Little Dick," and the name is used repeatedly as a form of juvenile humor and wordplay throughout the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Duplex
Substance use is mild. Characters drink wine and other alcoholic beverages socially at dinner and a party. A background character smokes a cigarette. In one scene, a police officer is shown smoking what is clearly a marijuana joint while on a stakeout.
Mature themes in Duplex
The film's primary themes are dark and mature, though handled with a comedic tone. The main characters' escalating frustration drives them to seriously contemplate and then attempt to hire a hitman to murder an elderly woman. The plot also revolves around themes of deception, harassment, gaslighting, and a long-running criminal scam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duplex appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Duplex is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Duplex follows a young couple, Alex and Nancy, whose purchase of a dream home in Brooklyn becomes a nightmare due to their manipulative elderly upstairs tenant, Mrs. Connelly. The film's PG-13 rating is earned through…
What age rating does Duplex have?
Duplex is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Duplex about?
Duplex follows a young couple, Alex and Nancy, whose purchase of a dream home in Brooklyn becomes a nightmare due to their manipulative elderly upstairs tenant, Mrs. Connelly. The film's PG-13 rating is earned through moderate sexual content, slapstick violence, and some language. Content includes frequent sexual…
Is there sex or nudity in Duplex?
Sexual content is moderate and played for comedy. A couple is shown having sex under bed covers with movement and sounds, but no nudity. A character is introduced as a pornographer and gives the main couple pornographic DVDs with raunchy covers. An elderly…
How violent is Duplex?
Violence is moderate and almost entirely slapstick. The main characters fantasize about killing their neighbor, including imagining her falling down stairs. In the chaotic climax, a man is shot in the shoulder with a spear gun (brief and not gory), a…
Is the language in Duplex appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate for a PG-13 film. There are a few uses of "shit" and "asshole," along with scattered instances of "damn," "hell," and "bitch." The elderly tenant's pet parrot is named "Little Dick," and the name is used repeatedly as a form of juvenile…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Duplex?
Substance use is mild. Characters drink wine and other alcoholic beverages socially at dinner and a party. A background character smokes a cigarette. In one scene, a police officer is shown smoking what is clearly a marijuana joint while on a stakeout.
What mature themes appear in Duplex?
The film's primary themes are dark and mature, though handled with a comedic tone. The main characters' escalating frustration drives them to seriously contemplate and then attempt to hire a hitman to murder an elderly woman. The plot also revolves around…
How long is Duplex?
Duplex runs 89 minutes, directed by Danny DeVito, released in 2003.
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