Sleep (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A pregnant wife who becomes worried about her husband’s sleeping habits. What starts out as some light sleep-talking soon escalates to unexpectedly grotesque behaviour. They consult a sleep clinic without success and as his nightmarish behaviour escalates, they desperately seek help from a shaman.
Rated NR • 2023 • 1h 34m
Sleep is a psychological thriller that follows a young, pregnant wife, Soo-jin, as she struggles to understand her husband Hyeon-soo's increasingly violent sleepwalking episodes. The film explores themes of paranoia, marital trust, and potential supernatural possession, creating significant tension through the couple's unraveling domestic life. Parents should be aware of scenes involving animal harm, domestic violence, and grotesque… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Sleep appropriate for kids?
Sleep is a psychological thriller that follows a young, pregnant wife, Soo-jin, as she struggles to understand her husband Hyeon-soo's increasingly violent sleepwalking episodes. The film explores themes of paranoia, marital trust, and potential supernatural possession, creating… Read more — free account
Content severity in Sleep
What happens in Sleep, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:42 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in Sleep
There is a brief shot of a man's full back nudity while sleeping on the floor.
Violence and gore in Sleep
Moderate violence includes a man scratching his own face until it is bloody, the off-screen killing of a pet dog, and a scene where a character is struck on the head with a pot.
Language in Sleep
Contains mild profanity typical of intense dramatic interactions.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Sleep
Alcohol consumption is briefly mentioned as a factor in the husband's sleep disorder diagnosis.
Mature themes in Sleep
The film deals with intense parental anxiety, the fear of harm toward a newborn, paranoia regarding supernatural possession, and grief.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sleep appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Sleep is best for ages 15+. It's rated NR. Sleep is a psychological thriller that follows a young, pregnant wife, Soo-jin, as she struggles to understand her husband Hyeon-soo's increasingly violent sleepwalking episodes. The film explores themes of paranoia…
What age rating does Sleep have?
Sleep is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Sleep about?
Sleep is a psychological thriller that follows a young, pregnant wife, Soo-jin, as she struggles to understand her husband Hyeon-soo's increasingly violent sleepwalking episodes. The film explores themes of paranoia, marital trust, and potential supernatural possession, creating significant tension through the…
Is there sex or nudity in Sleep?
There is a brief shot of a man's full back nudity while sleeping on the floor.
How violent is Sleep?
Moderate violence includes a man scratching his own face until it is bloody, the off-screen killing of a pet dog, and a scene where a character is struck on the head with a pot.
Is the language in Sleep appropriate for kids?
Contains mild profanity typical of intense dramatic interactions.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Sleep?
Alcohol consumption is briefly mentioned as a factor in the husband's sleep disorder diagnosis.
What mature themes appear in Sleep?
The film deals with intense parental anxiety, the fear of harm toward a newborn, paranoia regarding supernatural possession, and grief.
How long is Sleep?
Sleep runs 94 minutes, directed by Jason Yu, released in 2023.
Where can I read the full Sleep parent guide?
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