Ebenezer (2026) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Ebenezer
Director: Ti West
Released: 2026
Duration: 100 min

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Ebenezer Scrooge embarks on a supernatural journey to face his past, present and future and fight for a second chance at happiness.

Rated NR • 2026 • 1h 40m

Directed by Ti West

Age

11+

Ebenezer is a gothic reimagining of the classic Christmas tale, focusing on an aging miser forced to confront his failures through supernatural intervention. Parents should be aware that the film leans into a dark, Victorian aesthetic, featuring atmospheric tension and occasional moments of supernatural dread. While not overly graphic, the film includes themes of isolation, death, and moral bankruptcy that may be intense for very young… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Johnny Depp

Rupert Grint

Andrea Riseborough

Tramell Tillman

Ian McKellen

Daisy Ridley

Sam Claflin

Charlie Murphy

Arthur Conti

Ellie Bamber

Robert Strange

Matt Brewer

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Is Ebenezer appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Ebenezer

Sex None 0/10

Violence Moderate 3/10

Language Mild 2/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Ebenezer, moment by moment

0:15 💬 Language 2/10
0:22 🍷 Substances 2/10
0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10

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Sex and nudity in Ebenezer

There is no sexual content in this film.

Violence and gore in Ebenezer

Violence is limited to stylized gothic intensity, primarily involving the ghostly visitations and menacing supernatural entities. There are no graphic depictions of physical injury or blood.

Language in Ebenezer

Mild, period-appropriate language is present, including occasional insults and exclamations consistent with a Victorian setting.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Ebenezer

There are brief scenes depicting characters drinking alcohol, consistent with the 19th-century setting and holiday celebrations.

Mature themes in Ebenezer

The film explores mature emotional themes, including the death of loved ones, lifelong regret, deep social isolation, and the consequences of greed.

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Is Ebenezer appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Ebenezer is best for ages 11+. It's rated NR. Ebenezer is a gothic reimagining of the classic Christmas tale, focusing on an aging miser forced to confront his failures through supernatural intervention. Parents should be aware that the film leans into a dark…

What age rating does Ebenezer have?

Ebenezer is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.

What is Ebenezer about?

Is there sex or nudity in Ebenezer?

There is no sexual content in this film.

How violent is Ebenezer?

Violence is limited to stylized gothic intensity, primarily involving the ghostly visitations and menacing supernatural entities. There are no graphic depictions of physical injury or blood.

Is the language in Ebenezer appropriate for kids?

Mild, period-appropriate language is present, including occasional insults and exclamations consistent with a Victorian setting.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Ebenezer?

There are brief scenes depicting characters drinking alcohol, consistent with the 19th-century setting and holiday celebrations.

What mature themes appear in Ebenezer?

The film explores mature emotional themes, including the death of loved ones, lifelong regret, deep social isolation, and the consequences of greed.

How long is Ebenezer?

Ebenezer runs 100 minutes, directed by Ti West, released in 2026.

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