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One More Time with Feeling (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Andrew Dominik's One More Time With Feeling is a remarkable black and white documentary which chronicles the creation of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' album Skeleton Tree. Originally a performance based concept, the film evolved into something much more significant as Dominik delved into the tragic backdrop of the writing and recording of the album. The result is stark, fragile and raw, and a true testament to an artist trying to find his way through the darkness. It documents the writing, recording and performing of Nick Cave & the Bad… Sign up for the full guide

Rated PG • 2016 • 1h 53m

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The documentary "One More Time with Feeling" chronicles musician Nick Cave and his band, The Bad Seeds, as they record their album "Skeleton Tree." The film is rated PG, but parents should be aware this is not due to a lack of mature content; rather, its intensity is purely emotional. The central, pervasive theme is Cave's processing of profound grief following the accidental death of his teenage son, which is discussed frankly and… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Nick Cave
Nick Cave
Warren Ellis
Warren Ellis
JS
Jim Sclavunos
Susie Bick
Susie Bick
Earl Cave
Earl Cave
Andrew Dominik
Andrew Dominik
MC
Martyn Casey
Thomas Wydler
Thomas Wydler
GV
George Vjestica
Else Torp
Else Torp
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Is One More Time with Feeling appropriate for kids?

The documentary "One More Time with Feeling" chronicles musician Nick Cave and his band, The Bad Seeds, as they record their album "Skeleton Tree." The film is rated PG, but parents should be aware this is not due to a lack of mature content; rather, its intensity is purely… Read more — free account

Content severity in One More Time with Feeling

Sex None 0/10
Violence None 0/10
Language Strong 6/10
Substances Moderate 3/10
Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in One More Time with Feeling, moment by moment

  1. 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
  2. 0:15 💬 Language 5/10
  3. 0:22 🍷 Substances 2/10
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Sex and nudity in One More Time with Feeling

None. There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.

Violence and gore in One More Time with Feeling

None. There is no violence or gore depicted on screen.

Language in One More Time with Feeling

Moderate. According to IMDb user reports, the f-word is used on occasion, which is unusual for a PG-rated film. Other milder profanity may also be present during the informal studio sessions and interviews.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in One More Time with Feeling

Characters are occasionally seen smoking cigarettes in the recording studio. There are also some philosophical discussions and voiceovers that allude to past struggles and lifestyles, which could be interpreted as references to prior drug use, though this is not explicit.

Mature themes in One More Time with Feeling

The film's primary focus is extremely mature, dealing directly and unflinchingly with the grief and trauma of losing a child. Nick Cave and his wife, Susie, speak openly about their pain, the nature of tragedy, and its impact on their lives and art. These discussions are raw, constant, and emotionally intense.

Scary moments in One More Time with Feeling

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for One More Time with Feeling 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is One More Time with Feeling appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests One More Time with Feeling is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The documentary "One More Time with Feeling" chronicles musician Nick Cave and his band, The Bad Seeds, as they record their album "Skeleton Tree." The film is rated PG, but parents should be aware this is not due to a…

What age rating does One More Time with Feeling have?

One More Time with Feeling is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is One More Time with Feeling about?

The documentary "One More Time with Feeling" chronicles musician Nick Cave and his band, The Bad Seeds, as they record their album "Skeleton Tree." The film is rated PG, but parents should be aware this is not due to a lack of mature content; rather, its intensity is purely emotional. The central, pervasive theme is…

Is there sex or nudity in One More Time with Feeling?

None. There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.

How violent is One More Time with Feeling?

None. There is no violence or gore depicted on screen.

Is the language in One More Time with Feeling appropriate for kids?

Moderate. According to IMDb user reports, the f-word is used on occasion, which is unusual for a PG-rated film. Other milder profanity may also be present during the informal studio sessions and interviews.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in One More Time with Feeling?

Characters are occasionally seen smoking cigarettes in the recording studio. There are also some philosophical discussions and voiceovers that allude to past struggles and lifestyles, which could be interpreted as references to prior drug use, though this is…

What mature themes appear in One More Time with Feeling?

The film's primary focus is extremely mature, dealing directly and unflinchingly with the grief and trauma of losing a child. Nick Cave and his wife, Susie, speak openly about their pain, the nature of tragedy, and its impact on their lives and art. These…

How long is One More Time with Feeling?

One More Time with Feeling runs 113 minutes, directed by Andrew Dominik, released in 2016.

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