Take Care of Maya (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Take Care of Maya is best for ages 14+. It's rated PG-13. Take Care of Maya is a documentary that chronicles the harrowing legal and emotional battle of the Kowalski family after their daughter, Maya, is hospitalized for chronic pain. The film explores themes of medical…

Take Care of Maya is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.

Take Care of Maya is a documentary that chronicles the harrowing legal and emotional battle of the Kowalski family after their daughter, Maya, is hospitalized for chronic pain. The film explores themes of medical malpractice, family separation, and the devastating consequences of false child abuse allegations made…

None. There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.

Moderate. While there is no physical combat, the film documents the aftermath of a suicide, including discussions of a hanging. The violence is primarily institutional and psychological, focusing on the forced separation of a child from her parents.

Moderate. The film contains occasional strong language and emotional outbursts from family members experiencing extreme duress.

None. There is no depiction of recreational drug or alcohol use.

Strong. The film explores traumatic themes, including medical neglect, wrongful accusations of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, intense family suffering, and suicide. These subjects are presented with seriousness and emotional weight throughout the 103-minute…

Take Care of Maya runs 103 minutes, directed by Henry Roosevelt, released in 2023.

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