Our Secret Diary (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Nozomi Kuroda is in the 2nd grade of high school. One day, she finds a letter in a classroom desk. The letter has only the word "like" written on it. The person who wrote the letter is Jun Setoyama. He happens to be the most popular boy at the high school. Nozomi Kuroda feels embarrassed, but she eventually leaves a reply in a shoe closet at school. This is how their secret exchange diary begins. Nozomi Kuroda soon learns that the intended recipient for the first letter was her best friend. Nevertheless, Nozomi Kuroda is attracted to… Sign up for the full guide
Rated G • 2023 • 1h 51m
Our Secret Diary is an unrated Japanese high-school romance centered on Nozomi Kuroda and a secret exchange of notes with popular classmate Jun Setoyama. The film received its unrated/low-profile release largely because it’s a quiet romance rather than for any explicit content; parents should be aware of mild romantic tension, repeated secrecy and embarrassment, and schoolyard teasing. There are no verified reports of on-screen nudity… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Our Secret Diary appropriate for kids?
Our Secret Diary is an unrated Japanese high-school romance centered on Nozomi Kuroda and a secret exchange of notes with popular classmate Jun Setoyama. The film received its unrated/low-profile release largely because it’s a quiet romance rather than for any explicit content… Read more — free account
Content severity in Our Secret Diary
What happens in Our Secret Diary, moment by moment
- 0:04 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:28 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Our Secret Diary
Light and non-explicit. The story includes flirtatious notes, shy romantic tension and a few close, private moments between Nozomi and Jun, but there are no verified on-screen sex scenes or nudity reported in available sources. Physical contact is implied or brief and chaste rather than sexualized.
Violence and gore in Our Secret Diary
None. There are no reports of physical violence, fights, or on-screen injury in the film.
Language in Our Secret Diary
Mild. Dialogue centers on teenage banter, embarrassment and occasional teasing; there are no verified reports of frequent strong profanity in the IMDb parent resources. Any teasing is typical schoolyard snark rather than sustained hateful speech.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Our Secret Diary
None reported. There are no verified scenes involving alcohol, smoking, or drug use in available parent-guide sources.
Mature themes in Our Secret Diary
Moderate coming-of-age themes: secrecy, adolescent crushes, identity, guilt over dishonesty, and social pressure at school. The emotional stakes are interpersonal and may include scenes of embarrassment or jealousy as Nozomi hides the truth about who is exchanging messages with Jun. These are handled without graphic detail but can be intense emotionally for younger viewers.
Scary moments in Our Secret Diary
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Our Secret Diary 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 Our Secret Diary appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Our Secret Diary is best for ages 7+. It's rated G. Our Secret Diary is an unrated Japanese high-school romance centered on Nozomi Kuroda and a secret exchange of notes with popular classmate Jun Setoyama. The film received its unrated/low-profile release largely because…
What age rating does Our Secret Diary have?
Our Secret Diary is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Our Secret Diary about?
Our Secret Diary is an unrated Japanese high-school romance centered on Nozomi Kuroda and a secret exchange of notes with popular classmate Jun Setoyama. The film received its unrated/low-profile release largely because it’s a quiet romance rather than for any explicit content; parents should be aware of mild romantic…
Is there sex or nudity in Our Secret Diary?
Light and non-explicit. The story includes flirtatious notes, shy romantic tension and a few close, private moments between Nozomi and Jun, but there are no verified on-screen sex scenes or nudity reported in available sources. Physical contact is implied or…
How violent is Our Secret Diary?
None. There are no reports of physical violence, fights, or on-screen injury in the film.
Is the language in Our Secret Diary appropriate for kids?
Mild. Dialogue centers on teenage banter, embarrassment and occasional teasing; there are no verified reports of frequent strong profanity in the IMDb parent resources. Any teasing is typical schoolyard snark rather than sustained hateful speech.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Our Secret Diary?
None reported. There are no verified scenes involving alcohol, smoking, or drug use in available parent-guide sources.
What mature themes appear in Our Secret Diary?
Moderate coming-of-age themes: secrecy, adolescent crushes, identity, guilt over dishonesty, and social pressure at school. The emotional stakes are interpersonal and may include scenes of embarrassment or jealousy as Nozomi hides the truth about who is…
How long is Our Secret Diary?
Our Secret Diary runs 111 minutes, directed by Kentarō Takemura, released in 2023.
Where can I read the full Our Secret Diary parent guide?
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