Mansfield Park (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Fanny Price is sent to live with her wealthy relatives, the Bertrams, where she is treated poorly by most except her cousin Edmund. Her life is complicated by the arrival of the worldly Mary and Henry Crawford.
Rated PG-13 • 1999 • 1h 52m
This 1999 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel earns its PG-13 rating with mature thematic content that is significantly darker than the source material. The film's rating is primarily due to its frank inclusion of slavery as the source of the Bertram family's wealth, illustrated through several disturbing drawings depicting torture and sexual assault. Parents should be aware of a central plot involving adultery, which culminates in a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Mansfield Park appropriate for kids?
This 1999 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel earns its PG-13 rating with mature thematic content that is significantly darker than the source material. The film's rating is primarily due to its frank inclusion of slavery as the source of the Bertram family's wealth, illustrated… Read more — free account
Content severity in Mansfield Park
What happens in Mansfield Park, moment by moment
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- 0:35 🍷 Substances 4/10
Sex and nudity in Mansfield Park
This film contains moderate sexual content and situations. There are discussions of and depictions of flirtation and infidelity, particularly during the staging of a risqué play. In a key scene, a married woman and her lover are discovered in bed together by other characters (no nudity is shown). Fanny Price also discovers a sketchbook containing graphic drawings that depict the sexual assault of enslaved women, including bare breasts. In another scene, one woman helps another undress after she falls in water.
Violence and gore in Mansfield Park
Violence is not depicted directly but is present in a brief but impactful sequence. Fanny discovers her cousin Tom's sketchbook, which contains several graphic drawings detailing the brutal torture and abuse of enslaved people on the family's plantation in Antigua. These stylized but disturbing images are the reason for the rating's "brief violent images" descriptor.
Language in Mansfield Park
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mansfield Park
Mild to moderate. Several male characters smoke cigars. Characters drink wine socially at dinners and parties. One character, Lady Bertram, is consistently shown in a lethargic state, implying regular use of laudanum. Her son, Tom Bertram, struggles with alcoholism; he appears drunk in several scenes, and his excessive drinking leads to a life-threatening illness.
Mature themes in Mansfield Park
The film explores strong and mature themes, making this a much darker adaptation than the novel. The most prominent theme is the brutal reality of slavery, which is explicitly shown to be the foundation of the Bertram's fortune and lifestyle. Other major themes include social hypocrisy, classism, adultery and its consequences, emotional cruelty, and the limited agency of women in the era.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mansfield Park appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Mansfield Park is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This 1999 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel earns its PG-13 rating with mature thematic content that is significantly darker than the source material. The film's rating is primarily due to its frank inclusion of slavery…
What age rating does Mansfield Park have?
Mansfield Park is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Mansfield Park about?
This 1999 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel earns its PG-13 rating with mature thematic content that is significantly darker than the source material. The film's rating is primarily due to its frank inclusion of slavery as the source of the Bertram family's wealth, illustrated through several disturbing drawings…
Is there sex or nudity in Mansfield Park?
This film contains moderate sexual content and situations. There are discussions of and depictions of flirtation and infidelity, particularly during the staging of a risqué play. In a key scene, a married woman and her lover are discovered in bed together by…
How violent is Mansfield Park?
Violence is not depicted directly but is present in a brief but impactful sequence. Fanny discovers her cousin Tom's sketchbook, which contains several graphic drawings detailing the brutal torture and abuse of enslaved people on the family's plantation in…
Is the language in Mansfield Park appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mansfield Park?
Mild to moderate. Several male characters smoke cigars. Characters drink wine socially at dinners and parties. One character, Lady Bertram, is consistently shown in a lethargic state, implying regular use of laudanum. Her son, Tom Bertram, struggles with…
What mature themes appear in Mansfield Park?
The film explores strong and mature themes, making this a much darker adaptation than the novel. The most prominent theme is the brutal reality of slavery, which is explicitly shown to be the foundation of the Bertram's fortune and lifestyle. Other major…
How long is Mansfield Park?
Mansfield Park runs 112 minutes, directed by Patricia Rozema, released in 1999.
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