The Age of Adaline (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After 29-year-old Adaline recovers from a nearly lethal accident, she inexplicably stops growing older. As the years stretch on and on, Adaline keeps her secret to herself until she meets a man who changes her life.
Rated PG-13 • 2015 • 1h 52m
The Age of Adaline follows Adaline Bowman, a woman who ceases to age after a mysterious accident in the 1930s. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for mild romantic tension and brief moments of suggestive dialogue. While the narrative is largely a gentle, melancholy romance, it explores mature themes of abandonment and the pain of outliving loved ones. Parents should be aware of a brief scene depicting a dying pet and mild… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Age of Adaline appropriate for kids?
The Age of Adaline follows Adaline Bowman, a woman who ceases to age after a mysterious accident in the 1930s. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for mild romantic tension and brief moments of suggestive dialogue. While the narrative is largely a gentle, melancholy… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Age of Adaline
What happens in The Age of Adaline, moment by moment
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:40 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:55 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Age of Adaline
The film features mild suggestive content, including scenes where characters are shown in bed together covered by sheets. There is also occasional dialogue involving romantic innuendo and a reference to a woman's promiscuous past.
Violence and gore in The Age of Adaline
Violence is very limited and mild. There is a brief scene where a man stitches a small cut on a woman's hand, and a car accident sequence is portrayed with focus on emotional intensity rather than graphic physical trauma.
Language in The Age of Adaline
Language is infrequent and mild, limited to a few uses of words like 'hell', 'damn', and 'shit', along with some light religious exclamations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Age of Adaline
Casual, social drinking of wine and champagne occurs at dinners and celebratory events, with characters appearing slightly tipsy in one instance. Light smoking is also depicted in period-appropriate settings.
Mature themes in The Age of Adaline
The film deals with heavy, mature concepts including the death of a spouse, the fear of being studied as a scientific specimen, and the profound sadness of watching one's own child grow old while the protagonist remains young.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Age of Adaline appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Age of Adaline is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Age of Adaline follows Adaline Bowman, a woman who ceases to age after a mysterious accident in the 1930s. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for mild romantic tension and brief moments of suggestive…
What age rating does The Age of Adaline have?
The Age of Adaline is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Age of Adaline about?
The Age of Adaline follows Adaline Bowman, a woman who ceases to age after a mysterious accident in the 1930s. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for mild romantic tension and brief moments of suggestive dialogue. While the narrative is largely a gentle, melancholy romance, it explores mature themes of…
Is there sex or nudity in The Age of Adaline?
The film features mild suggestive content, including scenes where characters are shown in bed together covered by sheets. There is also occasional dialogue involving romantic innuendo and a reference to a woman's promiscuous past.
How violent is The Age of Adaline?
Violence is very limited and mild. There is a brief scene where a man stitches a small cut on a woman's hand, and a car accident sequence is portrayed with focus on emotional intensity rather than graphic physical trauma.
Is the language in The Age of Adaline appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild, limited to a few uses of words like 'hell', 'damn', and 'shit', along with some light religious exclamations.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Age of Adaline?
Casual, social drinking of wine and champagne occurs at dinners and celebratory events, with characters appearing slightly tipsy in one instance. Light smoking is also depicted in period-appropriate settings.
What mature themes appear in The Age of Adaline?
The film deals with heavy, mature concepts including the death of a spouse, the fear of being studied as a scientific specimen, and the profound sadness of watching one's own child grow old while the protagonist remains young.
How long is The Age of Adaline?
The Age of Adaline runs 112 minutes, directed by Lee Toland Krieger, released in 2015.
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