Reality (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Reality
Director: Tina Satter
Released: 2023
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 6.4

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Augusta, Georgia, United States, June 3, 2017. After running some errands, Reality Winner returns home, where she is approached by two men.

Rated 12A • 2023 • 1h 23m

Directed by Tina Satter

6.4

400+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

12+

Reality is a tense, docudrama-style film that recounts the 2017 FBI interrogation of Reality Winner at her home in Augusta, Georgia. The film is essentially a chamber drama, focusing on the psychological pressure applied by agents as they question Winner about leaked classified documents. Parents should be aware that the primary concern is the sustained, high-stress interrogation environment, which may be anxiety-inducing for younger… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Sydney Sweeney

Josh Hamilton

Marchánt Davis

Benny Elledge

John Way

Reality Winner

Tucker Carlson

Bill Maher

Krystal Ball

Juan Williams

David Corn

James Comey

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Is Reality appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Reality

Sex None 0/10

Violence Moderate 3/10

Language Mild 2/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Reality, moment by moment

0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10

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Sex and nudity in Reality

There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.

Violence and gore in Reality

There is no physical violence or gore. The film focuses entirely on verbal interrogation and the restriction of movement by federal agents.

Language in Reality

Language is mild, with occasional uses of 'pissed off' and 'God' used in conversational, non-profane contexts.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Reality

There is no substance use depicted in the film.

Mature themes in Reality

The film deals with themes of government surveillance, legal repercussions, whistleblower ethics, and the stress of being under federal investigation.

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Is Reality appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Reality is best for ages 12+. It's rated 12A. Reality is a tense, docudrama-style film that recounts the 2017 FBI interrogation of Reality Winner at her home in Augusta, Georgia. The film is essentially a chamber drama, focusing on the psychological pressure…

What age rating does Reality have?

Reality is officially rated 12A. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is Reality about?

Is there sex or nudity in Reality?

There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.

How violent is Reality?

There is no physical violence or gore. The film focuses entirely on verbal interrogation and the restriction of movement by federal agents.

Is the language in Reality appropriate for kids?

Language is mild, with occasional uses of 'pissed off' and 'God' used in conversational, non-profane contexts.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Reality?

There is no substance use depicted in the film.

What mature themes appear in Reality?

The film deals with themes of government surveillance, legal repercussions, whistleblower ethics, and the stress of being under federal investigation.

How long is Reality?

Reality runs 83 minutes, directed by Tina Satter, released in 2023.

Where can I read the full Reality parent guide?

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