Parasite (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
Rated R • 2019 • 2h 12m
A poor Korean family insinuates itself into the lives of a wealthy family with increasingly dangerous consequences. The first Oscar Best Picture winner in a foreign language. The R rating reflects the film's shocking pivot in its second half to graphic violence, and strong language throughout. The violence when it comes is sudden, brutal, and deeply disturbing.
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Is Parasite appropriate for kids?
A poor Korean family insinuates itself into the lives of a wealthy family with increasingly dangerous consequences. The first Oscar Best Picture winner in a foreign language. The R rating reflects the film's shocking pivot in its second half to graphic violence, and strong… Read more — free account
Content severity in Parasite
What happens in Parasite, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:20 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:40 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Parasite
Brief, non-graphic sexual content. A couple are observed on a couch — played as dark comedy. Nothing explicit.
Violence and gore in Parasite
The film's third act contains sudden, graphic violence — multiple stabbings, a man beaten to death with a rock, a woman killed. The violence erupts from a comedy of manners with shocking force. Characters die in ways that are disturbing precisely because of the warmth that preceded them.
Language in Parasite
Strong language throughout.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Parasite
Social drinking. Not significant.
Mature themes in Parasite
Class inequality — the film is a savage allegory about wealth, poverty, and the literal underground lives of those society discards. The way the poor must perform and deceive to access spaces reserved for the rich. Whether sympathy or resentment is the appropriate response to inequality. The film refuses to assign simple blame.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parasite appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Parasite is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. A poor Korean family insinuates itself into the lives of a wealthy family with increasingly dangerous consequences. The first Oscar Best Picture winner in a foreign language. The R rating reflects the film's shocking…
What age rating does Parasite have?
Parasite is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Parasite about?
A poor Korean family insinuates itself into the lives of a wealthy family with increasingly dangerous consequences. The first Oscar Best Picture winner in a foreign language. The R rating reflects the film's shocking pivot in its second half to graphic violence, and strong language throughout. The violence when it…
Is there sex or nudity in Parasite?
Brief, non-graphic sexual content. A couple are observed on a couch — played as dark comedy. Nothing explicit.
How violent is Parasite?
The film's third act contains sudden, graphic violence — multiple stabbings, a man beaten to death with a rock, a woman killed. The violence erupts from a comedy of manners with shocking force. Characters die in ways that are disturbing precisely because of…
Is the language in Parasite appropriate for kids?
Strong language throughout.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Parasite?
Social drinking. Not significant.
What mature themes appear in Parasite?
Class inequality — the film is a savage allegory about wealth, poverty, and the literal underground lives of those society discards. The way the poor must perform and deceive to access spaces reserved for the rich. Whether sympathy or resentment is the…
How long is Parasite?
Parasite runs 132 minutes, directed by Bong Joon-ho, released in 2019.
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