Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Killers of the Flower Moon is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Killers of the Flower Moon is a somber, historical crime drama chronicling the systemic murders of the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma for their oil wealth. The film is rated R primarily for its pervasive, graphic…

Killers of the Flower Moon is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

Killers of the Flower Moon is a somber, historical crime drama chronicling the systemic murders of the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma for their oil wealth. The film is rated R primarily for its pervasive, graphic violence, disturbing depictions of real-world hatred, and the systematic poisoning of innocent people…

Contains occasional mild sexual content, including implied sexual encounters between a husband and wife. There is also a brief, uncomfortable scene where a man inappropriately touches a young girl's stomach in a public setting.

The film features severe and graphic violence. This includes point-blank shootings, home bombings, and the discovery of decomposing bodies. Medical procedures, including a graphic autopsy, are shown with disturbing detail.

Moderate language is present throughout, including a few uses of 'fuck' and scattered instances of various harsh expletives like 'bastard' and 'bitch'.

Depicts frequent and normalized tobacco use, including constant smoking by major characters. Alcohol consumption is pervasive, with many scenes showing characters intoxicated.

The film explores heavy, mature themes of systemic genocide, racial hatred, greed, and extreme betrayal. The emotional toll of the murders and the corruption of justice are central to the story.

Killers of the Flower Moon runs 206 minutes, directed by Martin Scorsese, released in 2023.

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