New (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Outskirts of Moscow. A girl comes to an unfamiliar apartment to look after a dog. After a while, she realizes that the owner of the apartment has disappeared. She finds herself into a series of people that have been taking care of the dog for years in that same apartment, creating a weird community around this strange absence of the owner.
Rated NR • 2024 • 20m
Zhenia Kazankina's 20-minute drama 'New' explores the unsettling atmosphere of a Moscow apartment where a young woman finds herself part of an inexplicable cycle of caretaking for a dog whose owner is absent. The film focuses on themes of existential uncertainty and social isolation rather than explicit content. There is no sexual, violent, or vulgar material featured on-screen. It is a slow-burn, atmospheric short that may be best… Sign up for the full guide
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Is New appropriate for kids?
Zhenia Kazankina's 20-minute drama 'New' explores the unsettling atmosphere of a Moscow apartment where a young woman finds herself part of an inexplicable cycle of caretaking for a dog whose owner is absent. The film focuses on themes of existential uncertainty and social… Read more — free account
Content severity in New
What happens in New, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in New
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in New
There is no violence in this film.
Language in New
There is no profanity or strong language in this film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in New
There is no substance use in this film.
Mature themes in New
The film deals with themes of abandonment, social displacement, and the eerie, unexplained disappearance of an authority figure. These existential concepts create a sense of mystery and mild emotional unease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests New is best for ages 12+. It's rated NR. Zhenia Kazankina's 20-minute drama 'New' explores the unsettling atmosphere of a Moscow apartment where a young woman finds herself part of an inexplicable cycle of caretaking for a dog whose owner is absent. The film…
What age rating does New have?
New is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is New about?
Zhenia Kazankina's 20-minute drama 'New' explores the unsettling atmosphere of a Moscow apartment where a young woman finds herself part of an inexplicable cycle of caretaking for a dog whose owner is absent. The film focuses on themes of existential uncertainty and social isolation rather than explicit content. There…
Is there sex or nudity in New?
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is New?
There is no violence in this film.
Is the language in New appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity or strong language in this film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in New?
There is no substance use in this film.
What mature themes appear in New?
The film deals with themes of abandonment, social displacement, and the eerie, unexplained disappearance of an authority figure. These existential concepts create a sense of mystery and mild emotional unease.
How long is New?
New runs 20 minutes, directed by Zhenia Kazankina, released in 2024.
Where can I read the full New parent guide?
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