Stormskerry Maja (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Maja and Janne move to the barren and remote island of Stormskerry, where survival is a daily struggle. Growing up in a world of old values, Maja becomes aware of a new era: a woman can be an equal partner instead of a mere bystander. The couple have children, and life is good until trouble sets in: war arrives on the island, Janne is forced to flee from the English troops, and Maja and the children are imprisoned. The family also faces many financial difficulties and death. Years pass, but Maja remains strong and stays in… Sign up for the full guide
Rated NR • 2024 • 2h 44m
Stormskerry Maja is a long, historical family drama centered on Maja and her life on the remote Åland skerry of Stormskerry. The film is rated for mature teens because it contains non-graphic sex and multiple childbirth scenes, wartime threats and the emotional trauma of several deaths (including a child drowning and a husband lost at sea), and extended themes of grief, poverty and imprisonment. There is little to no coarse language or… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Stormskerry Maja appropriate for kids?
Stormskerry Maja is a long, historical family drama centered on Maja and her life on the remote Åland skerry of Stormskerry. The film is rated for mature teens because it contains non-graphic sex and multiple childbirth scenes, wartime threats and the emotional trauma of several… Read more — free account
Content severity in Stormskerry Maja
What happens in Stormskerry Maja, moment by moment
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:23 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
Sex and nudity in Stormskerry Maja
Moderate. IMDb Parents Guide lists Sex & Nudity as “Moderate”; the film includes an awkward, non-graphic consummation the morning after Maja and Janne's wedding and multiple childbirth scenes (Maja giving birth to Maria and later children). Birth is depicted in a realistic, emotional way rather than explicit sexual content. No explicit nudity or pornographic material is reported, but births and adult intimacy are shown.
Violence and gore in Stormskerry Maja
Mild and non-graphic. IMDb notes Violence & Gore as “Mild”: most scenes are threats, wartime intimidation and peril rather than graphic fights. Examples include quartering British soldiers threatening the family's cow, Janne being pressured to take sides and moments where characters face danger at sea or must flee. Wounded soldiers appear and are tended; there is no sustained gore.
Language in Stormskerry Maja
None. IMDb Parents Guide reports no notable profanity; the film contains no frequent coarse language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Stormskerry Maja
None. No on-screen drug use, and no prominent drinking or smoking scenes are reported in the Parents Guide.
Mature themes in Stormskerry Maja
Strong, recurring themes of loss, grief, survival, gender roles and poverty run through the film. Several deaths (Maja's mother, the drowning of young Mikael, and Janne's later death at sea), a shore-side funeral, wartime occupation/quartering and a period of imprisonment create sustained emotional weight. The story also includes a clear strand of female resilience and independence as Maja signs for a loan and raises her family alone on Stormskerry. Parents should expect long, somber scenes dealing with…
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Is Stormskerry Maja appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Stormskerry Maja is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Stormskerry Maja is a long, historical family drama centered on Maja and her life on the remote Åland skerry of Stormskerry. The film is rated for mature teens because it contains non-graphic sex and multiple childbirth…
What age rating does Stormskerry Maja have?
Stormskerry Maja is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Stormskerry Maja about?
Stormskerry Maja is a long, historical family drama centered on Maja and her life on the remote Åland skerry of Stormskerry. The film is rated for mature teens because it contains non-graphic sex and multiple childbirth scenes, wartime threats and the emotional trauma of several deaths (including a child drowning and…
Is there sex or nudity in Stormskerry Maja?
Moderate. IMDb Parents Guide lists Sex & Nudity as “Moderate”; the film includes an awkward, non-graphic consummation the morning after Maja and Janne's wedding and multiple childbirth scenes (Maja giving birth to Maria and later children). Birth is depicted…
How violent is Stormskerry Maja?
Mild and non-graphic. IMDb notes Violence & Gore as “Mild”: most scenes are threats, wartime intimidation and peril rather than graphic fights. Examples include quartering British soldiers threatening the family's cow, Janne being pressured to take sides and…
Is the language in Stormskerry Maja appropriate for kids?
None. IMDb Parents Guide reports no notable profanity; the film contains no frequent coarse language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Stormskerry Maja?
None. No on-screen drug use, and no prominent drinking or smoking scenes are reported in the Parents Guide.
What mature themes appear in Stormskerry Maja?
Strong, recurring themes of loss, grief, survival, gender roles and poverty run through the film. Several deaths (Maja's mother, the drowning of young Mikael, and Janne's later death at sea), a shore-side funeral, wartime occupation/quartering and a period of…
How long is Stormskerry Maja?
Stormskerry Maja runs 164 minutes, directed by Tiina Lymi, released in 2024.
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