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Secret (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Ye Xiang Lun, a talented piano player is a new student at the prestigious Tamkang School. On his first day, he meets Lu Xiao Yu, a pretty girl playing a mysterious piece of music.

Rated NR • 2007 • 1h 41m

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Secret is a romantic drama directed by Jay Chou that centers on the relationship between two piano students, Ye Xianglun and Lu Xiaoyu, who are separated by time. The film is rated generally for all audiences, featuring mild emotional themes and no explicit sexual content or language. Parents should be aware of a few brief scenes of smoking and a climactic sequence involving a building being demolished. It is suitable for older… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Jay Chou
Jay Chou
Gwei Lun-Mei
Gwei Lun-Mei
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
So Ming-Ming
So Ming-Ming
Alice Tzeng
Alice Tzeng
Alang Huang
Alang Huang
Devon Song
Devon Song
Funky Tu
Funky Tu
Chan Yu-Hao
Chan Yu-Hao
YH
Yuki Huang
Aviis Zhong
Aviis Zhong
AW
Alex Wu
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Is Secret appropriate for kids?

Secret is a romantic drama directed by Jay Chou that centers on the relationship between two piano students, Ye Xianglun and Lu Xiaoyu, who are separated by time. The film is rated generally for all audiences, featuring mild emotional themes and no explicit sexual content or… Read more — free account

Content severity in Secret

Sex None 0/10
Violence Moderate 3/10
Language None 0/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Secret, moment by moment

  1. 0:25 🍷 Substances 2/10
  2. 0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  3. 1:05 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Secret

There is no sexual content in the film.

Violence and gore in Secret

The only violence is a non-graphic, structural threat involving a building demolition late in the film.

Language in Secret

There is no profanity in the film.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Secret

There are brief, infrequent scenes showing characters smoking.

Mature themes in Secret

The film explores themes of first love, jealousy, mental health stigma, and the emotional pain of losing someone to time, which may be poignant for younger viewers.

Scary moments in Secret

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Secret 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Secret appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Secret is best for ages 8+. It's rated NR. Secret is a romantic drama directed by Jay Chou that centers on the relationship between two piano students, Ye Xianglun and Lu Xiaoyu, who are separated by time. The film is rated generally for all audiences, featuring…

What age rating does Secret have?

Secret is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Secret about?

Secret is a romantic drama directed by Jay Chou that centers on the relationship between two piano students, Ye Xianglun and Lu Xiaoyu, who are separated by time. The film is rated generally for all audiences, featuring mild emotional themes and no explicit sexual content or language. Parents should be aware of a few…

Is there sex or nudity in Secret?

There is no sexual content in the film.

How violent is Secret?

The only violence is a non-graphic, structural threat involving a building demolition late in the film.

Is the language in Secret appropriate for kids?

There is no profanity in the film.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Secret?

There are brief, infrequent scenes showing characters smoking.

What mature themes appear in Secret?

The film explores themes of first love, jealousy, mental health stigma, and the emotional pain of losing someone to time, which may be poignant for younger viewers.

How long is Secret?

Secret runs 101 minutes, directed by Jay Chou, released in 2007.

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