Ida (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Ida
Director: Pawel Pawlikowski
Released: 2013
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 7.2

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

In 1960s Poland, young novitiate Anna is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a family secret dating back to the years of the German occupation.

Rated PG-13 • 2013 • 1h 20m

Directed by Pawel Pawlikowski

7.2

1K+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

14+

A young nun about to take her vows discovers she is Jewish and travels with her aunt to learn what happened to her family during WWII. Won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. Shot in striking black-and-white.

Cast

Agata Trzebuchowska

Agata Kulesza

Dawid Ogrodnik

Jerzy Trela

Adam Szyszkowski

Halina Skoczyńska

Joanna Kulig

Dorota Kuduk

Natalia Łągiewczyk

Afrodyta Weselak

Mariusz Jakus

Izabela Dąbrowska

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Is Ida appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Ida

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence None 0/10

Language None 0/10

Substances Moderate 4/10

Themes Strong 7/10

What happens in Ida, moment by moment

0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
0:18 🍷 Substances 4/10
0:32 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10

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Sex and nudity in Ida

The film features a brief, non-explicit romantic encounter between the protagonist and a musician. The scene is handled with artistic restraint, focusing on emotional intimacy and tenderness rather than graphic detail. There is no explicit nudity, though the sequence implies a significant change in the young nun's perspective.

Violence and gore in Ida

There is no graphic violence or gore depicted directly on screen. The narrative focuses on the psychological weight of the Holocaust, as the characters discover the tragic fate of their relatives through verbal accounts and physical evidence. The impact of the violence is felt through the somber atmosphere and the devastating weight of historical truth.

Language in Ida

The film contains very mild language within the translated subtitles. There are no harsh profanities or offensive slurs, as the dialogue remains largely formal and focused on the characters' internal struggles. Parents should find the linguistic content suitable for teenagers and older audiences.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Ida

The protagonist's aunt is frequently shown smoking and consuming alcohol to cope with her deep-seated grief and professional disillusionment. Several scenes take place in bars or lounges where drinking is a central activity. While the consumption is frequent, it is portrayed as a somber character trait rather than a glamorized activity.

Mature themes in Ida

Identity — a woman who doesn't know what she is discovering her history. The Holocaust's reach into the present through absence. A film of extraordinary formal restraint and emotional depth.

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Is Ida appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Ida is best for ages 14+. It's rated PG-13. A young nun about to take her vows discovers she is Jewish and travels with her aunt to learn what happened to her family during WWII. Won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. Shot in striking black-and-white.

What age rating does Ida have?

Ida is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.

What is Ida about?

Is there sex or nudity in Ida?

How violent is Ida?

Is the language in Ida appropriate for kids?

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Ida?

What mature themes appear in Ida?

Identity — a woman who doesn't know what she is discovering her history. The Holocaust's reach into the present through absence. A film of extraordinary formal restraint and emotional depth.

How long is Ida?

Ida runs 80 minutes, directed by Pawel Pawlikowski, released in 2013.

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