Proof (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Catherine is a woman in her late twenties who is strongly devoted to her father, Robert, a brilliant and well-known mathematician whose grip on reality is beginning to slip away. As Robert descends into madness, Catherine begins to wonder if she may have inherited her father's mental illness along with his mathematical genius.
Rated PG-13 • 2005 • 1h 40m
Proof is an intense character drama centered on Catherine, a young woman grappling with the recent death of her brilliant but mentally ill mathematician father, Robert. Its PG-13 rating is for mature thematic material, language, and some sexuality. The film's primary focus is on Catherine's grief and her fear that she is inheriting her father's debilitating mental illness. Parents should be aware of a non-graphic but emotionally… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Proof appropriate for kids?
Proof is an intense character drama centered on Catherine, a young woman grappling with the recent death of her brilliant but mentally ill mathematician father, Robert. Its PG-13 rating is for mature thematic material, language, and some sexuality. The film's primary focus is on… Read more — free account
Content severity in Proof
What happens in Proof, moment by moment
- 0:04 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:05 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Sex and nudity in Proof
A man and woman have sex in one scene. It is not visually graphic, with characters shown only from the shoulders up, but it includes a few thrusting motions and audible moaning implying climax. The scene is brief but emotionally significant in the story.
Violence and gore in Proof
Violence is not a factor. In one scene, two sisters briefly struggle over a notebook and one character angrily knocks books off a shelf out of frustration. There is no fighting, blood, or weapons.
Language in Proof
Language is moderate but includes at least two uses of the f-word. Other profanity includes multiple uses of "s--t," "ass," "hell," and "Goddamn." There are also some religious exclamations and slang terms like "laid."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Proof
Characters drink alcohol (champagne, beer) in several social scenes, including a toast and a wake. There is also a scene where a character mentions that mathematicians at conferences sometimes use drugs and alcohol to enhance creativity.
Mature themes in Proof
The film's central themes are mature and emotionally intense, focusing on profound grief, the death of a parent, and the depiction of severe mental illness. Catherine fears she is inheriting her father's condition, leading to themes of paranoia and identity crisis. The sexism she faces when no one believes she wrote a proof is also a key element.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Proof appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Proof is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Proof is an intense character drama centered on Catherine, a young woman grappling with the recent death of her brilliant but mentally ill mathematician father, Robert. Its PG-13 rating is for mature thematic material…
What age rating does Proof have?
Proof is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Proof about?
Proof is an intense character drama centered on Catherine, a young woman grappling with the recent death of her brilliant but mentally ill mathematician father, Robert. Its PG-13 rating is for mature thematic material, language, and some sexuality. The film's primary focus is on Catherine's grief and her fear that she…
Is there sex or nudity in Proof?
A man and woman have sex in one scene. It is not visually graphic, with characters shown only from the shoulders up, but it includes a few thrusting motions and audible moaning implying climax. The scene is brief but emotionally significant in the story.
How violent is Proof?
Violence is not a factor. In one scene, two sisters briefly struggle over a notebook and one character angrily knocks books off a shelf out of frustration. There is no fighting, blood, or weapons.
Is the language in Proof appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate but includes at least two uses of the f-word. Other profanity includes multiple uses of "s--t," "ass," "hell," and "Goddamn." There are also some religious exclamations and slang terms like "laid."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Proof?
Characters drink alcohol (champagne, beer) in several social scenes, including a toast and a wake. There is also a scene where a character mentions that mathematicians at conferences sometimes use drugs and alcohol to enhance creativity.
What mature themes appear in Proof?
The film's central themes are mature and emotionally intense, focusing on profound grief, the death of a parent, and the depiction of severe mental illness. Catherine fears she is inheriting her father's condition, leading to themes of paranoia and identity…
How long is Proof?
Proof runs 100 minutes, directed by John Madden, released in 2005.
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