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Someone Like You (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Shocking news hits after young architect Dawson loses his best friend London. In his heartbreak, Dawson is compelled to launch an impossible search for London’s secret sister, twins separated as embryos. But along the way, Dawson never planned to fall in love.

Rated PG • 2024 • 1h 58m

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Someone Like You received its PG rating for significant thematic material. The film's central storyline revolves around the sudden death of a young woman, London, in a car accident, and the profound grief her best friend Dawson experiences. Parents should be aware of mature themes including death, mourning (a funeral is shown), and discussions of in vitro fertilization and embryo adoption. While romance is gentle and there is no strong… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Sarah Fisher
Sarah Fisher
Jake Allyn
Jake Allyn
Lynn Collins
Lynn Collins
Robyn Lively
Robyn Lively
Bart Johnson
Bart Johnson
Scott Reeves
Scott Reeves
Brandon Hirsch
Brandon Hirsch
Austin Robert Russell
Austin Robert Russell
MM
Mary Marguerite Hall
LR
Lindsay Ross Davenport
Yvonne Landry
Yvonne Landry
Jenique Bennett
Jenique Bennett
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Is Someone Like You appropriate for kids?

Someone Like You received its PG rating for significant thematic material. The film's central storyline revolves around the sudden death of a young woman, London, in a car accident, and the profound grief her best friend Dawson experiences. Parents should be aware of mature… Read more — free account

Content severity in Someone Like You

Sex Mild 2/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Someone Like You, moment by moment

  1. 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
  2. 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
  3. 0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
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Sex and nudity in Someone Like You

Sexual content is very mild. The central romance includes some gentle hand-holding and a couple of brief, romantic kisses. There is no sexual innuendo or nudity. Discussions of in vitro fertilization are present, but are handled from a clinical and emotional perspective, not a sexual one.

Violence and gore in Someone Like You

Violence is mild and limited to a single key event. A car accident is shown early in the film, depicting a vehicle flipping. The scene is brief and not graphic, but the aftermath and the resulting death of a main character are central to the plot and its emotional core.

Language in Someone Like You

No profanity is noted. The dialogue is in keeping with the film's faith-based, family-friendly tone.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Someone Like You

None. There is no on-screen depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.

Mature themes in Someone Like You

Thematic material is the film's primary content concern. The story is driven by the sudden death of a main character, and it explores the process of grief, mourning, and healing in depth. There are scenes depicting a funeral and intense emotional distress. The plot also introduces mature concepts like in vitro fertilization and the existence of twins separated as embryos, which may prompt questions from younger viewers.

Scary moments in Someone Like You

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Someone Like You 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 Someone Like You appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Someone Like You is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Someone Like You received its PG rating for significant thematic material. The film's central storyline revolves around the sudden death of a young woman, London, in a car accident, and the profound grief her best…

What age rating does Someone Like You have?

Someone Like You is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Someone Like You about?

Someone Like You received its PG rating for significant thematic material. The film's central storyline revolves around the sudden death of a young woman, London, in a car accident, and the profound grief her best friend Dawson experiences. Parents should be aware of mature themes including death, mourning (a funeral…

Is there sex or nudity in Someone Like You?

Sexual content is very mild. The central romance includes some gentle hand-holding and a couple of brief, romantic kisses. There is no sexual innuendo or nudity. Discussions of in vitro fertilization are present, but are handled from a clinical and emotional…

How violent is Someone Like You?

Violence is mild and limited to a single key event. A car accident is shown early in the film, depicting a vehicle flipping. The scene is brief and not graphic, but the aftermath and the resulting death of a main character are central to the plot and its…

Is the language in Someone Like You appropriate for kids?

No profanity is noted. The dialogue is in keeping with the film's faith-based, family-friendly tone.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Someone Like You?

None. There is no on-screen depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.

What mature themes appear in Someone Like You?

Thematic material is the film's primary content concern. The story is driven by the sudden death of a main character, and it explores the process of grief, mourning, and healing in depth. There are scenes depicting a funeral and intense emotional distress…

How long is Someone Like You?

Someone Like You runs 118 minutes, directed by Tyler Russell, released in 2024.

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