Home for Rent (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When her good tenants go bad, a landlord finds herself terrorized by a cult that seemingly has her husband enthralled — and her daughter in its sights.
Rated NC16 • 2023 • 2h 4m
Home for Rent is an intense, unnerving thriller about a landlord whose tenants turn out to be a satanic cult that seems to have her husband under its influence and her daughter in its sights. The film is unrated but contains strong, disturbing violence tied to ritualistic activity, sustained frightening home-invasion sequences, and themes of manipulation and family breakdown. Sexual content is minimal (a very brief unbuttoning/kissing… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Home for Rent appropriate for kids?
Home for Rent is an intense, unnerving thriller about a landlord whose tenants turn out to be a satanic cult that seems to have her husband under its influence and her daughter in its sights. The film is unrated but contains strong, disturbing violence tied to ritualistic… Read more — free account
Content severity in Home for Rent
What happens in Home for Rent, moment by moment
- 0:03 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:10 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Home for Rent
Very minimal and non-graphic. IMDb's Parents Guide records a single brief moment where a woman unbuttons her husband's shirt while kissing his chest (about two seconds); there is no nudity or explicit sex. This category is otherwise absent.
Violence and gore in Home for Rent
Strong and disturbing throughout, centered on ritualistic attacks and a number of physically violent confrontations in and around the house. The film includes home-invasion scenes, physical assaults, and at least one violent ritual/murder sequence that is shown rather than only implied; the tone is tense and sometimes briefly graphic. Scenes often place family members — including the daughter — directly in danger, and the violence is a primary driver of the film's intensity.
Language in Home for Rent
Mild overall. Characters use occasional profanities during heated exchanges but there is no sustained stream of strong or explicit slurs; the IMDb Parents Guide categorizes profanity as mild. Expect a handful of curse words in confrontational scenes.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Home for Rent
Light and incidental. A few scenes show characters drinking alcohol or using substances as part of cult gatherings or social moments, but use is not glamorized or a major plot focus. Smoking or drinking appears in brief shots rather than extended sequences.
Mature themes in Home for Rent
Strong, mature themes: cult manipulation, ritual murder, family betrayal, and the targeting/endangerment of a child. The film repeatedly explores psychological coercion (the husband appearing enthralled) and the threat posed to the home and family unit. These themes are intense and can be disturbing for sensitive viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Home for Rent appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Home for Rent is best for ages 13+. It's rated NC16. Home for Rent is an intense, unnerving thriller about a landlord whose tenants turn out to be a satanic cult that seems to have her husband under its influence and her daughter in its sights. The film is unrated but…
What age rating does Home for Rent have?
Home for Rent is officially rated NC16. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Home for Rent about?
Home for Rent is an intense, unnerving thriller about a landlord whose tenants turn out to be a satanic cult that seems to have her husband under its influence and her daughter in its sights. The film is unrated but contains strong, disturbing violence tied to ritualistic activity, sustained frightening home-invasion…
Is there sex or nudity in Home for Rent?
Very minimal and non-graphic. IMDb's Parents Guide records a single brief moment where a woman unbuttons her husband's shirt while kissing his chest (about two seconds); there is no nudity or explicit sex. This category is otherwise absent.
How violent is Home for Rent?
Strong and disturbing throughout, centered on ritualistic attacks and a number of physically violent confrontations in and around the house. The film includes home-invasion scenes, physical assaults, and at least one violent ritual/murder sequence that is…
Is the language in Home for Rent appropriate for kids?
Mild overall. Characters use occasional profanities during heated exchanges but there is no sustained stream of strong or explicit slurs; the IMDb Parents Guide categorizes profanity as mild. Expect a handful of curse words in confrontational scenes.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Home for Rent?
Light and incidental. A few scenes show characters drinking alcohol or using substances as part of cult gatherings or social moments, but use is not glamorized or a major plot focus. Smoking or drinking appears in brief shots rather than extended sequences.
What mature themes appear in Home for Rent?
Strong, mature themes: cult manipulation, ritual murder, family betrayal, and the targeting/endangerment of a child. The film repeatedly explores psychological coercion (the husband appearing enthralled) and the threat posed to the home and family unit. These…
How long is Home for Rent?
Home for Rent runs 124 minutes, directed by Sophon Sakdaphisit, released in 2023.
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