House of D (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In the present, artist Tom Warshaw recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old growing up in New York City in 1973, Tom hangs out with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. With Tom's mother battling depression after the death of her husband, the young boy is left to his own devices. When Tom develops a crush on schoolmate Melissa, Pappass feels abandoned and begins behaving erratically.
Rated PG-13 • 2004 • 1h 37m
House of D (directed by David Duchovny) is a PG-13 coming‑of‑age drama about Tom Warshaw (Anton Yelchin) growing up in 1973 New York and his friendship with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. The film earned its PG‑13 for recurring sexual references and brief nudity suggestive shots, moderate profanity (including repeated use of the f‑word and slurs), and drug/sedative use culminating in an overdose. Parents should note several scenes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is House of D appropriate for kids?
House of D (directed by David Duchovny) is a PG-13 coming‑of‑age drama about Tom Warshaw (Anton Yelchin) growing up in 1973 New York and his friendship with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. The film earned its PG‑13 for recurring sexual references and brief nudity suggestive… Read more — free account
Content severity in House of D
What happens in House of D, moment by moment
- 0:03 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:08 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in House of D
Mild and mostly suggestive. Contains a close-up of a woman’s cleavage and a young boy accepting a kiss while looking down her low-cut dress, a brief scene implying a prostitute in a robe with suggestive leg shots, a shower moment where a teenage boy awkwardly sees his mother through a clear curtain (no explicit nudity), and a flip‑book of a woman in underwear. Language and jokes about genitals occur among teens and in a classroom gag. (IMDb Parents Guide documents these moments.)
Violence and gore in House of D
Mild and mostly described/off‑screen. The film references the father being struck by a car and includes a woman in prison who admits she killed her husband in his sleep, but there is no graphic onscreen violence. These are plot/background facts rather than prolonged onscreen brutality.
Language in House of D
Moderate — several instances of strong language and slurs. The film includes repeated uses of the f‑word in one scene, multiple uses of 'retarded' as a slur, and other profanity such as 'shit' and 'ass'. The narrator and kids repeatedly repeat sexual slang for comedic effect (IMDb notes multiple expletives in a scene).
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in House of D
Moderate. Characters smoke repeatedly, a history of alcoholism is referenced, a character asks a teen to buy weed, and a woman routinely takes sedative pills; late in the film a teenage boy finds his mother overdosed on prescription pills and she is hospitalized on a respirator. These drug/sedative elements are a key dramatic beat.
Mature themes in House of D
Moderate, recurring themes of grief, death, abandonment and mental disability. The story revolves around Tom’s coming‑of‑age after his father’s death, his mother’s depression and institutionalization, and Pappass’s emotional decline when he feels abandoned — moments that carry sustained sadness and emotional trauma.
Scary moments in House of D
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is House of D appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests House of D is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG-13. House of D (directed by David Duchovny) is a PG-13 coming‑of‑age drama about Tom Warshaw (Anton Yelchin) growing up in 1973 New York and his friendship with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. The film earned its PG‑13…
What age rating does House of D have?
House of D is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is House of D about?
House of D (directed by David Duchovny) is a PG-13 coming‑of‑age drama about Tom Warshaw (Anton Yelchin) growing up in 1973 New York and his friendship with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. The film earned its PG‑13 for recurring sexual references and brief nudity suggestive shots, moderate profanity (including…
Is there sex or nudity in House of D?
Mild and mostly suggestive. Contains a close-up of a woman’s cleavage and a young boy accepting a kiss while looking down her low-cut dress, a brief scene implying a prostitute in a robe with suggestive leg shots, a shower moment where a teenage boy awkwardly…
How violent is House of D?
Mild and mostly described/off‑screen. The film references the father being struck by a car and includes a woman in prison who admits she killed her husband in his sleep, but there is no graphic onscreen violence. These are plot/background facts rather than…
Is the language in House of D appropriate for kids?
Moderate — several instances of strong language and slurs. The film includes repeated uses of the f‑word in one scene, multiple uses of 'retarded' as a slur, and other profanity such as 'shit' and 'ass'. The narrator and kids repeatedly repeat sexual slang…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in House of D?
Moderate. Characters smoke repeatedly, a history of alcoholism is referenced, a character asks a teen to buy weed, and a woman routinely takes sedative pills; late in the film a teenage boy finds his mother overdosed on prescription pills and she is…
What mature themes appear in House of D?
Moderate, recurring themes of grief, death, abandonment and mental disability. The story revolves around Tom’s coming‑of‑age after his father’s death, his mother’s depression and institutionalization, and Pappass’s emotional decline when he feels abandoned …
How long is House of D?
House of D runs 97 minutes, directed by David Duchovny, released in 2004.
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