Evening (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
As Constance (Natasha Richardson) and Nina (Toni Collette) gather at the deathbed of their mother, Ann (Vanessa Redgrave), they learn for the first time that their mother lived an entire other lifetime during one evening 50 years ago. In vivid flashbacks, the young Ann (Claire Daines) spends one night with a man named Harris (Patrick Wilson), who was the love of her life.
Rated PG-13 • 2007 • 1h 57m
Primarily a character-driven drama, "Evening" centers on an elderly woman named Ann Grant Lord reflecting on a passionate summer love affair from her youth. The film's PG-13 rating is due to mature thematic elements surrounding death and regret, a brief but shocking fatal accident, some sexual material, and a single use of the f-word. The story deals frankly with end-of-life care and the emotional fallout of a sudden tragedy. Due to… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Evening appropriate for kids?
Primarily a character-driven drama, "Evening" centers on an elderly woman named Ann Grant Lord reflecting on a passionate summer love affair from her youth. The film's PG-13 rating is due to mature thematic elements surrounding death and regret, a brief but shocking fatal… Read more — free account
Content severity in Evening
What happens in Evening, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:25 🍷 Substances 4/10
- 0:38 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in Evening
A love scene shows a man and woman kissing passionately and beginning to undress before the scene cuts away; sex is implied. They are later seen waking up together, covered by a sheet with no explicit nudity. In a separate scene, a male character is briefly seen with full rear nudity from a distance as he dives off a cliff. There is also a quick, unexpected kiss between two male characters, though it is not romantic in nature.
Violence and gore in Evening
There is one significant scene of violence. A drunk character, distraught after an argument, stumbles into a road and is suddenly hit by a car. The impact is quick but jarring. In the aftermath, his body is seen on the roadside with some blood on his face. The emotional reaction of his friends and family finding him is intense.
Language in Evening
Language is infrequent but includes one use of the f-word during an emotional outburst. Other language includes at least two uses of "Goddamn" and milder exclamations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Evening
One of the central characters in the 1950s flashbacks, Buddy, is shown to be perpetually intoxicated; he frequently slurs his words and makes poor decisions while drunk. Other characters drink wine and cocktails socially at a wedding celebration. There is also some brief cigarette smoking.
Mature themes in Evening
The film's primary themes are mature and emotionally heavy, centering on death, memory, and regret as a dying woman confronts her past. It depicts the process of dying, including bedside vigils and physical decline. The sudden death of a young character is a central plot point, and the profound grief of his friends and family is shown explicitly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evening appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Evening is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Primarily a character-driven drama, "Evening" centers on an elderly woman named Ann Grant Lord reflecting on a passionate summer love affair from her youth. The film's PG-13 rating is due to mature thematic elements…
What age rating does Evening have?
Evening is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Evening about?
Primarily a character-driven drama, "Evening" centers on an elderly woman named Ann Grant Lord reflecting on a passionate summer love affair from her youth. The film's PG-13 rating is due to mature thematic elements surrounding death and regret, a brief but shocking fatal accident, some sexual material, and a single…
Is there sex or nudity in Evening?
A love scene shows a man and woman kissing passionately and beginning to undress before the scene cuts away; sex is implied. They are later seen waking up together, covered by a sheet with no explicit nudity. In a separate scene, a male character is briefly…
How violent is Evening?
There is one significant scene of violence. A drunk character, distraught after an argument, stumbles into a road and is suddenly hit by a car. The impact is quick but jarring. In the aftermath, his body is seen on the roadside with some blood on his face…
Is the language in Evening appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent but includes one use of the f-word during an emotional outburst. Other language includes at least two uses of "Goddamn" and milder exclamations.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Evening?
One of the central characters in the 1950s flashbacks, Buddy, is shown to be perpetually intoxicated; he frequently slurs his words and makes poor decisions while drunk. Other characters drink wine and cocktails socially at a wedding celebration. There is…
What mature themes appear in Evening?
The film's primary themes are mature and emotionally heavy, centering on death, memory, and regret as a dying woman confronts her past. It depicts the process of dying, including bedside vigils and physical decline. The sudden death of a young character is a…
How long is Evening?
Evening runs 117 minutes, directed by Lajos Koltai, released in 2007.
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