The Bookshop (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Set in a small English town in 1959, a woman decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a political minefield.
Rated PG • 2017 • 1h 50m
Rated PG, 'The Bookshop' is a slow-paced character drama whose content concerns are almost entirely thematic. The film follows Florence Green, a widow in 1959 England whose dream of opening a bookshop is met with cruel, underhanded opposition from the town's elite. While free of gore, sexual content, and significant violence, the story's core conflict involves mature themes of social bullying, political manipulation, and injustice that… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Bookshop appropriate for kids?
Rated PG, 'The Bookshop' is a slow-paced character drama whose content concerns are almost entirely thematic. The film follows Florence Green, a widow in 1959 England whose dream of opening a bookshop is met with cruel, underhanded opposition from the town's elite. While free of… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Bookshop
What happens in The Bookshop, moment by moment
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- 0:18 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:25 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Bookshop
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film. Romantic feelings are alluded to but are expressed chastely and are not a central part of the story.
Violence and gore in The Bookshop
Very light. The vast majority of the film is free of violence. The conflict is psychological and political. In a symbolic act at the very end of the film, a character commits arson by setting an empty building on fire; no one is harmed or in danger.
Language in The Bookshop
Mild. There is infrequent use of mild profanity. The IMDb parents guide notes isolated uses of "hell," "damned," and "bloody" in moments of frustration.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Bookshop
Mild. Reflecting the 1959 setting, several adult characters are occasionally seen smoking cigarettes during conversations. There is also some social drinking of wine, but no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
Mature themes in The Bookshop
The film's primary content lies in its mature themes. The central plot involves a sustained campaign of psychological bullying and social injustice against the protagonist. It deals with the crushing of a person's dream through systemic power, the death of a supporting character from natural causes following a stressful confrontation, and the bittersweet nature of personal legacy. Florence is also a war widow, and themes of past grief are present.
Scary moments in The Bookshop
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Bookshop 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Bookshop appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Bookshop is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Rated PG, 'The Bookshop' is a slow-paced character drama whose content concerns are almost entirely thematic. The film follows Florence Green, a widow in 1959 England whose dream of opening a bookshop is met with cruel…
What age rating does The Bookshop have?
The Bookshop is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Bookshop about?
Rated PG, 'The Bookshop' is a slow-paced character drama whose content concerns are almost entirely thematic. The film follows Florence Green, a widow in 1959 England whose dream of opening a bookshop is met with cruel, underhanded opposition from the town's elite. While free of gore, sexual content, and significant…
Is there sex or nudity in The Bookshop?
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film. Romantic feelings are alluded to but are expressed chastely and are not a central part of the story.
How violent is The Bookshop?
Very light. The vast majority of the film is free of violence. The conflict is psychological and political. In a symbolic act at the very end of the film, a character commits arson by setting an empty building on fire; no one is harmed or in danger.
Is the language in The Bookshop appropriate for kids?
Mild. There is infrequent use of mild profanity. The IMDb parents guide notes isolated uses of "hell," "damned," and "bloody" in moments of frustration.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Bookshop?
Mild. Reflecting the 1959 setting, several adult characters are occasionally seen smoking cigarettes during conversations. There is also some social drinking of wine, but no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
What mature themes appear in The Bookshop?
The film's primary content lies in its mature themes. The central plot involves a sustained campaign of psychological bullying and social injustice against the protagonist. It deals with the crushing of a person's dream through systemic power, the death of a…
How long is The Bookshop?
The Bookshop runs 110 minutes, directed by Isabel Coixet, released in 2017.
Where can I read the full The Bookshop parent guide?
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