Secret Obsession (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Newlywed Jennifer is brutally attacked at a dark rest stop. While healing from her injuries, she can’t recall anything from her past, including the ordeal. Her husband, Russell , is just thankful she’s alive and eager to get her home. As he reintroduces her to their secluded mountain estate, Detective Page pursues Jennifer’s assailant — his own daughter went missing and was never found. The same fate now awaits Jennifer, unless someone realizes that her loving caretaker is actually her captor.
Rated PG-13 • 2019 • 1h 37m
Secret Obsession is a psychological thriller that earns its TV-14 rating primarily through sustained themes of stalking, kidnapping, and psychological abuse, alongside moments of violence. The plot follows an amnesiac woman, Jennifer, who is cared for by a man she believes is her husband but is actually her psychotic captor. The film's intensity builds steadily, culminating in a violent confrontation involving assaults and a fatal… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Secret Obsession appropriate for kids?
Secret Obsession is a psychological thriller that earns its TV-14 rating primarily through sustained themes of stalking, kidnapping, and psychological abuse, alongside moments of violence. The plot follows an amnesiac woman, Jennifer, who is cared for by a man she believes is… Read more — free account
Content severity in Secret Obsession
What happens in Secret Obsession, moment by moment
- 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:28 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Secret Obsession
This category is mild. There are brief, non-explicit flashbacks to a couple being intimate, and in one scene a couple kisses passionately in bed, implying they are about to have sex before being interrupted. No nudity is shown, and the content is limited to passionate kissing and brief innuendo.
Violence and gore in Secret Obsession
Violence is moderate to strong for its rating. The film opens with a woman being hit by a car. There are depictions of murder, including a strangling shown in a flashback. Characters are knocked unconscious, and a man is locked in a freezer. The climax involves a chase, a physical struggle, and a shooting where a character is shot in the arm and then fatally shot on screen, with some blood visible. Decayed corpses are briefly shown.
Language in Secret Obsession
Language is infrequent and mild. There are a few uses of "shit" and some exclamations like "Oh my God."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Secret Obsession
None. There is no on-screen use of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
Mature themes in Secret Obsession
Thematic content is strong and central to the plot. The film is built on themes of stalking, obsession, kidnapping, and gaslighting, as the antagonist psychologically manipulates the amnesiac protagonist. The discovery of multiple murder victims (including parents and a spouse) and the villain's obsessive monologue are key thematic moments. A detective's personal trauma over his own missing daughter is a recurring subplot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Secret Obsession appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Secret Obsession is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Secret Obsession is a psychological thriller that earns its TV-14 rating primarily through sustained themes of stalking, kidnapping, and psychological abuse, alongside moments of violence. The plot follows an amnesiac…
What age rating does Secret Obsession have?
Secret Obsession is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Secret Obsession about?
Secret Obsession is a psychological thriller that earns its TV-14 rating primarily through sustained themes of stalking, kidnapping, and psychological abuse, alongside moments of violence. The plot follows an amnesiac woman, Jennifer, who is cared for by a man she believes is her husband but is actually her psychotic…
Is there sex or nudity in Secret Obsession?
This category is mild. There are brief, non-explicit flashbacks to a couple being intimate, and in one scene a couple kisses passionately in bed, implying they are about to have sex before being interrupted. No nudity is shown, and the content is limited to…
How violent is Secret Obsession?
Violence is moderate to strong for its rating. The film opens with a woman being hit by a car. There are depictions of murder, including a strangling shown in a flashback. Characters are knocked unconscious, and a man is locked in a freezer. The climax…
Is the language in Secret Obsession appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild. There are a few uses of "shit" and some exclamations like "Oh my God."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Secret Obsession?
None. There is no on-screen use of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
What mature themes appear in Secret Obsession?
Thematic content is strong and central to the plot. The film is built on themes of stalking, obsession, kidnapping, and gaslighting, as the antagonist psychologically manipulates the amnesiac protagonist. The discovery of multiple murder victims (including…
How long is Secret Obsession?
Secret Obsession runs 97 minutes, directed by Peter Sullivan, released in 2019.
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