Suffragette (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Based on true events about the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State.
Rated PG-13 • 2015 • 1h 46m
Suffragette is a historical drama depicting the early 20th-century movement for women's voting rights in London. The film explores the harsh realities of activism, including police brutality, state-sanctioned harassment, and the emotional toll on families. Parents should be aware of scenes involving sexual harassment, intense physical violence, and the graphic, traumatic nature of force-feeding in prison. Given these mature themes and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Suffragette appropriate for kids?
Suffragette is a historical drama depicting the early 20th-century movement for women's voting rights in London. The film explores the harsh realities of activism, including police brutality, state-sanctioned harassment, and the emotional toll on families. Parents should be… Read more — free account
Content severity in Suffragette
What happens in Suffragette, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:22 🍷 Substances 1/10
- 0:32 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
Sex and nudity in Suffragette
Contains scenes of sexual harassment, including a boss preying on a young girl, and brief, non-sexual nudity during prison intake procedures.
Violence and gore in Suffragette
Frequent scenes of police brutality against protesters, including beatings with batons and shoving. A character burns a man's hand with a hot iron in a moment of desperate defense.
Language in Suffragette
Brief, infrequent strong language including one use of 'fuck' and 'bitch'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Suffragette
Brief, incidental background scenes show characters in period-appropriate social settings where alcohol is present.
Mature themes in Suffragette
Deals with systemic sexism, abusive domestic situations, the traumatic separation of families, and the dangers of political activism. The film concludes with the tragic death of a protestor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Suffragette appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Suffragette is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Suffragette is a historical drama depicting the early 20th-century movement for women's voting rights in London. The film explores the harsh realities of activism, including police brutality, state-sanctioned…
What age rating does Suffragette have?
Suffragette is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Suffragette about?
Suffragette is a historical drama depicting the early 20th-century movement for women's voting rights in London. The film explores the harsh realities of activism, including police brutality, state-sanctioned harassment, and the emotional toll on families. Parents should be aware of scenes involving sexual harassment…
Is there sex or nudity in Suffragette?
Contains scenes of sexual harassment, including a boss preying on a young girl, and brief, non-sexual nudity during prison intake procedures.
How violent is Suffragette?
Frequent scenes of police brutality against protesters, including beatings with batons and shoving. A character burns a man's hand with a hot iron in a moment of desperate defense.
Is the language in Suffragette appropriate for kids?
Brief, infrequent strong language including one use of 'fuck' and 'bitch'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Suffragette?
Brief, incidental background scenes show characters in period-appropriate social settings where alcohol is present.
What mature themes appear in Suffragette?
Deals with systemic sexism, abusive domestic situations, the traumatic separation of families, and the dangers of political activism. The film concludes with the tragic death of a protestor.
How long is Suffragette?
Suffragette runs 106 minutes, directed by Sarah Gavron, released in 2015.
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