Schindler's List (1993) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.
Rated R • 1993 • 3h 15m
This film's R rating is for its unflinching, realistic, and deeply disturbing depiction of the Holocaust. The movie contains graphic and brutal violence, including mass shootings of civilians, summary executions, and sadistic acts by Nazi officers. There are also scenes of full frontal nudity, not in a sexual context, but one of terror and humiliation as women are forced to undress in a concentration camp. Thematic material is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Schindler's List appropriate for kids?
This film's R rating is for its unflinching, realistic, and deeply disturbing depiction of the Holocaust. The movie contains graphic and brutal violence, including mass shootings of civilians, summary executions, and sadistic acts by Nazi officers. There are also scenes of full… Read more — free account
Content severity in Schindler's List
What happens in Schindler's List, moment by moment
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 5/10
- 0:33 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:56 ⚔ Violence & Gore 9/10
Sex and nudity in Schindler's List
Contains strong but non-erotic nudity. In one extended sequence at Auschwitz, dozens of women are forced to undress completely for an inspection, and their full frontal nudity is shown as they are herded into a shower room in a state of terror. Earlier in the film, Schindler is shown in bed with a mistress, with brief female toplessness visible. The primary nudity is presented in a context of extreme vulnerability, fear, and dehumanization.
Violence and gore in Schindler's List
The violence is frequent, graphic, and realistic. The liquidation of the Kraków Ghetto is a prolonged sequence of mass murder, with SS soldiers shooting men, women, and children in the streets. There are multiple point-blank executions and hangings, including the clinical, on-screen execution of a main antagonist. Nazi commandant Amon Göth is shown sadistically shooting prisoners at random from his villa's balcony and brutally beating his maid. The violence is not stylized and is intended to accurately portray the…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Schindler's List
Strong language is used infrequently. There is at least one use of "f--k". More pervasively, the dialogue is filled with hateful, dehumanizing anti-Semitic slurs used by Nazi characters against Jewish people. Other profanities like "s--t" and "hell" are also present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Schindler's List
Substance use is pervasive throughout the film, primarily involving alcohol and tobacco. Oskar Schindler is almost constantly seen drinking, and he uses fine liquor and wine as bribes and social tools to ingratiate himself with Nazi officials. Numerous scenes take place at lavish parties where heavy drinking and smoking are central to the atmosphere.
Mature themes in Schindler's List
The film is built on pervasive and extremely intense thematic content related to the Holocaust. It directly confronts genocide, sadism, war crimes, and the systematic dehumanization of an entire population. Key sequences, such as the ghetto massacre, the terror of the concentration camps, and a scene where women believe they are being led into a gas chamber, are profoundly disturbing and emotionally shattering. The film also explores themes of moral conscience, guilt, and the capacity for both profound evil and…
Read more — free accountFrequently Asked Questions
Is Schindler's List appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Schindler's List is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. This film's R rating is for its unflinching, realistic, and deeply disturbing depiction of the Holocaust. The movie contains graphic and brutal violence, including mass shootings of civilians, summary executions, and…
What age rating does Schindler's List have?
Schindler's List is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Schindler's List about?
This film's R rating is for its unflinching, realistic, and deeply disturbing depiction of the Holocaust. The movie contains graphic and brutal violence, including mass shootings of civilians, summary executions, and sadistic acts by Nazi officers. There are also scenes of full frontal nudity, not in a sexual context…
Is there sex or nudity in Schindler's List?
Contains strong but non-erotic nudity. In one extended sequence at Auschwitz, dozens of women are forced to undress completely for an inspection, and their full frontal nudity is shown as they are herded into a shower room in a state of terror. Earlier in the…
How violent is Schindler's List?
The violence is frequent, graphic, and realistic. The liquidation of the Kraków Ghetto is a prolonged sequence of mass murder, with SS soldiers shooting men, women, and children in the streets. There are multiple point-blank executions and hangings, including…
Is the language in Schindler's List appropriate for kids?
Strong language is used infrequently. There is at least one use of "f--k". More pervasively, the dialogue is filled with hateful, dehumanizing anti-Semitic slurs used by Nazi characters against Jewish people. Other profanities like "s--t" and "hell" are also…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Schindler's List?
Substance use is pervasive throughout the film, primarily involving alcohol and tobacco. Oskar Schindler is almost constantly seen drinking, and he uses fine liquor and wine as bribes and social tools to ingratiate himself with Nazi officials. Numerous scenes…
What mature themes appear in Schindler's List?
The film is built on pervasive and extremely intense thematic content related to the Holocaust. It directly confronts genocide, sadism, war crimes, and the systematic dehumanization of an entire population. Key sequences, such as the ghetto massacre, the…
How long is Schindler's List?
Schindler's List runs 195 minutes, directed by Steven Spielberg, released in 1993.
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