Perfect Strangers (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
During a dinner, a group of friends decide to share whatever message or phone call they will receive during the evening, with unforeseen consequences.
Rated M • 2016 • 1h 37m
Perfect Strangers is an adult dinner‑party drama (Unrated) about seven friends who agree to share every call and message that comes to their phones — a game that exposes affairs, lies and hidden histories. Parents should be aware that the film contains repeated sexual references (an affair, a discovered box of condoms, talk of masturbation), sustained emotional betrayals, frequent drinking, and some heated shouting that briefly turns… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Perfect Strangers appropriate for kids?
Perfect Strangers is an adult dinner‑party drama (Unrated) about seven friends who agree to share every call and message that comes to their phones — a game that exposes affairs, lies and hidden histories. Parents should be aware that the film contains repeated sexual references… Read more — free account
Content severity in Perfect Strangers
What happens in Perfect Strangers, moment by moment
- 0:03 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:07 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:12 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in Perfect Strangers
Mild sexual content and references throughout: kissing and non‑graphic touching in the opening scene, off‑screen removal of underwear, discovery of condoms, and multiple frank conversations about affairs and masturbation. IMDb's parents guide notes the opening couple (Bianca and her partner) are shown passionately kissing and the man briefly handling her chest over clothes; there is no explicit nudity or sex on screen. These items are talked about openly at the table and drive the plot rather than presented…
Read more — free accountViolence and gore in Perfect Strangers
None graphic — brief, non‑sustained physicality occurs during tense arguments. The film includes at least one slap and a shove/knock of objects during raised confrontations, but no blood, weapons, or prolonged fighting. These moments are sudden and part of emotional blowups rather than choreographed violence.
Language in Perfect Strangers
Mild profanity and biting insults appear during arguments and revelations; characters trade harsh lines but the dialogue is mostly conversational Italian with occasional expletives. Swearing is not pervasive but surfaces when secrets are exposed and tempers flare.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Perfect Strangers
Moderate alcohol use: wine and spirits are consumed steadily during the dinner, and one or two characters become noticeably tipsy or emotional after drinking. There is no illegal drug use shown, but drinking helps loosen tongues and escalate conflicts.
Mature themes in Perfect Strangers
Strong adult themes centered on infidelity, deceit, privacy invasion and the breakdown of long‑term friendships and marriages. The entire plot revolves around secrets revealed from phones — affairs, stolen identities and childhood revelations — producing sustained emotional hurt and relationship collapse. These are psychological and relational harms rather than physical violence, and the fallout is the film's primary intensity.
Scary moments in Perfect Strangers
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Perfect Strangers 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 Perfect Strangers appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Perfect Strangers is best for ages 10+. It's rated M. Perfect Strangers is an adult dinner‑party drama (Unrated) about seven friends who agree to share every call and message that comes to their phones — a game that exposes affairs, lies and hidden histories. Parents…
What age rating does Perfect Strangers have?
Perfect Strangers is officially rated M. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Perfect Strangers about?
Perfect Strangers is an adult dinner‑party drama (Unrated) about seven friends who agree to share every call and message that comes to their phones — a game that exposes affairs, lies and hidden histories. Parents should be aware that the film contains repeated sexual references (an affair, a discovered box of…
Is there sex or nudity in Perfect Strangers?
Mild sexual content and references throughout: kissing and non‑graphic touching in the opening scene, off‑screen removal of underwear, discovery of condoms, and multiple frank conversations about affairs and masturbation. IMDb's parents guide notes the…
How violent is Perfect Strangers?
None graphic — brief, non‑sustained physicality occurs during tense arguments. The film includes at least one slap and a shove/knock of objects during raised confrontations, but no blood, weapons, or prolonged fighting. These moments are sudden and part of…
Is the language in Perfect Strangers appropriate for kids?
Mild profanity and biting insults appear during arguments and revelations; characters trade harsh lines but the dialogue is mostly conversational Italian with occasional expletives. Swearing is not pervasive but surfaces when secrets are exposed and tempers…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Perfect Strangers?
Moderate alcohol use: wine and spirits are consumed steadily during the dinner, and one or two characters become noticeably tipsy or emotional after drinking. There is no illegal drug use shown, but drinking helps loosen tongues and escalate conflicts.
What mature themes appear in Perfect Strangers?
Strong adult themes centered on infidelity, deceit, privacy invasion and the breakdown of long‑term friendships and marriages. The entire plot revolves around secrets revealed from phones — affairs, stolen identities and childhood revelations — producing…
How long is Perfect Strangers?
Perfect Strangers runs 97 minutes, directed by Paolo Genovese, released in 2016.
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