The Gift (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Simon and Robyn are a young married couple whose life is going as planned until a chance run-in with Simon's high school acquaintance sends their world into a tailspin.
Rated R • 2015 • 1h 48m
A couple's comfortable new life is disrupted when Simon's old classmate Gordo begins leaving them gifts — and the past Simon tried to bury resurfaces. Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton. The R rating covers sustained psychological menace.
Cast
Is The Gift appropriate for kids?
A couple's comfortable new life is disrupted when Simon's old classmate Gordo begins leaving them gifts — and the past Simon tried to bury resurfaces. Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton. The R rating covers sustained psychological menace. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Gift
What happens in The Gift, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:18 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:48 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Gift
A sexual assault implied rather than depicted — the film's most disturbing revelation.
Violence and gore in The Gift
While there is no graphic gore, the film features instances of physical aggression including a scene where a character is violently tackled and punched. Tensions culminate in moments of physical intimidation and threats of domestic harm. A family pet is also put in a precarious situation that causes significant distress and implied harm.
Language in The Gift
The dialogue contains frequent use of strong profanity, including multiple uses of the F-word and various derogatory terms. This language is used to heighten the intensity of arguments and show the deterioration of the characters' relationships. The verbal abuse is consistent with the film's R rating and psychological intensity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Gift
No illegal drug use or significant substance abuse occurs throughout the film. Characters are occasionally seen consuming alcohol, such as wine during dinner scenes, in a social and controlled manner. These depictions are minor and do not serve as a central plot point or influence the characters' decision-making processes.
Mature themes in The Gift
A psychological thriller whose most disturbing element is the hero — Simon's past cruelty revealed as the film's moral centre. Joel Edgerton's Gordo is a masterpiece of ambiguous menace. The film asks who the real monster is and answers it thoroughly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Gift appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Gift is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. A couple's comfortable new life is disrupted when Simon's old classmate Gordo begins leaving them gifts — and the past Simon tried to bury resurfaces. Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton. The R rating covers…
What age rating does The Gift have?
The Gift is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is The Gift about?
A couple's comfortable new life is disrupted when Simon's old classmate Gordo begins leaving them gifts — and the past Simon tried to bury resurfaces. Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton. The R rating covers sustained psychological menace.
Is there sex or nudity in The Gift?
A sexual assault implied rather than depicted — the film's most disturbing revelation.
How violent is The Gift?
While there is no graphic gore, the film features instances of physical aggression including a scene where a character is violently tackled and punched. Tensions culminate in moments of physical intimidation and threats of domestic harm. A family pet is also…
Is the language in The Gift appropriate for kids?
The dialogue contains frequent use of strong profanity, including multiple uses of the F-word and various derogatory terms. This language is used to heighten the intensity of arguments and show the deterioration of the characters' relationships. The verbal…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Gift?
No illegal drug use or significant substance abuse occurs throughout the film. Characters are occasionally seen consuming alcohol, such as wine during dinner scenes, in a social and controlled manner. These depictions are minor and do not serve as a central…
What mature themes appear in The Gift?
A psychological thriller whose most disturbing element is the hero — Simon's past cruelty revealed as the film's moral centre. Joel Edgerton's Gordo is a masterpiece of ambiguous menace. The film asks who the real monster is and answers it thoroughly.
How long is The Gift?
The Gift runs 108 minutes, directed by Joel Edgerton, released in 2015.
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