Someone Like Me (2025) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A young woman living with cerebral palsy discovers newfound independence and self-acceptance through her encounters with a specialized organization that helps people with disabilities explore their sexuality.
Rated NR • 2025 • 1h 45m
Someone Like Me follows Claire Gregory, a young woman with cerebral palsy, as she explores independence and her sexuality while becoming entangled in a violent crime that threatens her safety. The film earned its adult-oriented regional certifications largely for a non-graphic but intense stabbing/murder, multiple attempts on Claire’s life including a child hostage situation, and mature sexual content about disability and intimacy… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Someone Like Me appropriate for kids?
Someone Like Me follows Claire Gregory, a young woman with cerebral palsy, as she explores independence and her sexuality while becoming entangled in a violent crime that threatens her safety. The film earned its adult-oriented regional certifications largely for a non-graphic… Read more — free account
Content severity in Someone Like Me
What happens in Someone Like Me, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:05 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:11 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in Someone Like Me
Moderate, adult sexual content focused on exploration and intimacy rather than explicit sex. Scenes include Claire attending a specialized organization to discuss and explore sexuality (non-graphic, educational/intimate tone) and later a private embrace/kiss with Detective Mike Keegan. Nothing described in sources indicates explicit nudity; the material is mature because it centers on adult sexual agency and disability. Expect frank conversations about sex and scenes that imply intimacy.
Violence and gore in Someone Like Me
Strong and sustained: the film contains a non-graphic stabbing homicide early on (Winn Hockings), several stalking/assault attempts on Claire, a tense chase, and an on-screen shooting that kills the antagonist. Violence is played realistically and can feel intense though not graphically gory. The most upsetting beats are the initial murder and a later child-hostage sequence that raises the emotional stakes. Scenes of threat and weapon use are frequent enough to be central to the plot.
Language in Someone Like Me
Moderate use of strong language and raised voices in confrontations and police exchanges. Characters trade insults during an escalating dispute and there are occasional swears in tense moments. Language is not pervasive but occurs during several heated scenes. Expect some rough talk accompanying the film’s violent and emotional scenes.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Someone Like Me
Light and incidental: brief drinking at social events and a few scenes of characters drinking to cope with stress. No drug use or extended substance-abuse storylines are depicted. Alcohol appears as background at parties and in short private moments.
Mature themes in Someone Like Me
Strong, adult themes: disability and sexuality, stalking and trauma, marital breakdown/infidelity, and parental endangerment. The film examines Claire’s independence and sexual agency as a person with cerebral palsy while layering on the psychological fallout from witnessing violent crime and being targeted. The hostage of a child and the resulting family strain are emotionally intense. These themes are dealt with seriously and can be upsetting for younger viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Someone Like Me appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Someone Like Me is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Someone Like Me follows Claire Gregory, a young woman with cerebral palsy, as she explores independence and her sexuality while becoming entangled in a violent crime that threatens her safety. The film earned its…
What age rating does Someone Like Me have?
Someone Like Me is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Someone Like Me about?
Someone Like Me follows Claire Gregory, a young woman with cerebral palsy, as she explores independence and her sexuality while becoming entangled in a violent crime that threatens her safety. The film earned its adult-oriented regional certifications largely for a non-graphic but intense stabbing/murder, multiple…
Is there sex or nudity in Someone Like Me?
Moderate, adult sexual content focused on exploration and intimacy rather than explicit sex. Scenes include Claire attending a specialized organization to discuss and explore sexuality (non-graphic, educational/intimate tone) and later a private embrace/kiss…
How violent is Someone Like Me?
Strong and sustained: the film contains a non-graphic stabbing homicide early on (Winn Hockings), several stalking/assault attempts on Claire, a tense chase, and an on-screen shooting that kills the antagonist. Violence is played realistically and can feel…
Is the language in Someone Like Me appropriate for kids?
Moderate use of strong language and raised voices in confrontations and police exchanges. Characters trade insults during an escalating dispute and there are occasional swears in tense moments. Language is not pervasive but occurs during several heated…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Someone Like Me?
Light and incidental: brief drinking at social events and a few scenes of characters drinking to cope with stress. No drug use or extended substance-abuse storylines are depicted. Alcohol appears as background at parties and in short private moments.
What mature themes appear in Someone Like Me?
Strong, adult themes: disability and sexuality, stalking and trauma, marital breakdown/infidelity, and parental endangerment. The film examines Claire’s independence and sexual agency as a person with cerebral palsy while layering on the psychological fallout…
How long is Someone Like Me?
Someone Like Me runs 105 minutes, directed by Tam Wai-Ching, released in 2025.
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