Long Day's Journey Into Night (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Luo Hongwu returns to Kaili, the hometown from which he fled many years ago. He begins the search for the woman he loved and whom he has never been able to forget.
Rated NR • 2018 • 2h 18m
Long Day's Journey Into Night is a slow, surreal neo-noir about Luo Hongwu returning to his hometown of Kaili to search for a lost love; its unrated status reflects mature, ambiguous material rather than explicit exploitation. Parents should know the film contains implied sexual encounters and partial undress, non-graphic but emotionally strong violence including a filmed shooting and references to past murder, mild profanity and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Long Day's Journey Into Night appropriate for kids?
Long Day's Journey Into Night is a slow, surreal neo-noir about Luo Hongwu returning to his hometown of Kaili to search for a lost love; its unrated status reflects mature, ambiguous material rather than explicit exploitation. Parents should know the film contains implied sexual… Read more — free account
Content severity in Long Day's Journey Into Night
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Sex and nudity in Long Day's Journey Into Night
Light, implied sexual content and brief partial undress. Early scenes show a woman leaving a room in underwear and an implied sexual encounter in a hotel; later moments include kissing and passionate embraces (Luo and Wan/Kaizhen). Nothing explicit or full nudity is shown, but sexual situations are framed in a melancholic, adult context. IMDb's Parents Guide also lists these moments as mild.
Violence and gore in Long Day's Journey Into Night
Moderate but largely non-graphic violence and threats. The film depicts bullying (two boys harassing a woman) and a remembered murder of a friend (Wildcat), and includes a pivotal scene in which Luo shoots a gangster in a movie theatre — the killing is shown but not graphic. There are threatened gun confrontations and moments of physical intimidation; violence is emotional as much as physical. IMDb notes the theatre shooting and other threats as mild, but parents should note the murder and gun use.
Language in Long Day's Journey Into Night
Mild, occasional strong-language bits. Dialogue includes a few swear words and coarse expressions but not sustained profanity. Language is mostly conversational and used in tense or emotional scenes.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Long Day's Journey Into Night
Brief tobacco and smoking use, with a few characters lighting cigarettes in scenes of reflection or nightlife. No explicit drug-use sequences or intoxication-driven plot points are emphasized. IMDb's guide records tobacco use.
Mature themes in Long Day's Journey Into Night
Recurring, mature themes: grief, obsession, memory, guilt and loss. The plot frequently shifts between past and dreamlike sequences (Luo's guilt over Wildcat and his search for Wan) and ends with prolonged surreal imagery that explores mourning and identity. These themes are emotionally heavy and ambiguous rather than didactic; younger viewers may find the mood and unresolved storyline troubling.
Scary moments in Long Day's Journey Into Night
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Long Day's Journey Into Night yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Long Day's Journey Into Night appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Long Day's Journey Into Night is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Long Day's Journey Into Night is a slow, surreal neo-noir about Luo Hongwu returning to his hometown of Kaili to search for a lost love; its unrated status reflects mature, ambiguous material rather than explicit…
What age rating does Long Day's Journey Into Night have?
Long Day's Journey Into Night is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Long Day's Journey Into Night about?
Long Day's Journey Into Night is a slow, surreal neo-noir about Luo Hongwu returning to his hometown of Kaili to search for a lost love; its unrated status reflects mature, ambiguous material rather than explicit exploitation. Parents should know the film contains implied sexual encounters and partial undress…
Is there sex or nudity in Long Day's Journey Into Night?
Light, implied sexual content and brief partial undress. Early scenes show a woman leaving a room in underwear and an implied sexual encounter in a hotel; later moments include kissing and passionate embraces (Luo and Wan/Kaizhen). Nothing explicit or full…
How violent is Long Day's Journey Into Night?
Moderate but largely non-graphic violence and threats. The film depicts bullying (two boys harassing a woman) and a remembered murder of a friend (Wildcat), and includes a pivotal scene in which Luo shoots a gangster in a movie theatre — the killing is shown…
Is the language in Long Day's Journey Into Night appropriate for kids?
Mild, occasional strong-language bits. Dialogue includes a few swear words and coarse expressions but not sustained profanity. Language is mostly conversational and used in tense or emotional scenes.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Long Day's Journey Into Night?
Brief tobacco and smoking use, with a few characters lighting cigarettes in scenes of reflection or nightlife. No explicit drug-use sequences or intoxication-driven plot points are emphasized. IMDb's guide records tobacco use.
What mature themes appear in Long Day's Journey Into Night?
Recurring, mature themes: grief, obsession, memory, guilt and loss. The plot frequently shifts between past and dreamlike sequences (Luo's guilt over Wildcat and his search for Wan) and ends with prolonged surreal imagery that explores mourning and identity…
How long is Long Day's Journey Into Night?
Long Day's Journey Into Night runs 138 minutes, directed by Bi Gan, released in 2018.
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