The Ice Tower (2025) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Jeanne, a 15-year-old orphan, witnesses the shoot for a film adaptation of the fairy tale The Snow Queen, and she becomes fascinated by its star, Cristina, an actress who is just as mysterious and alluring as the Queen she is playing.
Rated NR • 2025 • 1h 58m
The Ice Tower (dir. Lucile Hadžihalilović) is a slow-burning, atmospheric drama about 15-year-old Jeanne, a runaway who hides on a 1970s film set and becomes fascinated by Cristina, the actress playing the Snow Queen. The film is rated NR largely because of mature themes and a handful of unsettling moments: a predatory sexual proposition of a minor, cigarette smoking and drinking, an obscured drug injection, moderate profanity, and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Ice Tower appropriate for kids?
The Ice Tower (dir. Lucile Hadžihalilović) is a slow-burning, atmospheric drama about 15-year-old Jeanne, a runaway who hides on a 1970s film set and becomes fascinated by Cristina, the actress playing the Snow Queen. The film is rated NR largely because of mature themes and a… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Ice Tower
What happens in The Ice Tower, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:20 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Ice Tower
One clear, non-graphic instance of predatory sexual behaviour is shown: an adult man propositioning Jeanne (15) while driving her; she flees. IMDb Parents Guide flags this specific scene; it is presented as coercive and unsettling rather than erotic. There is no explicit nudity shown. Parents should note the power imbalance and that the scene involves a minor.
Violence and gore in The Ice Tower
Violence is brief and mild: there are shoves and a short scuffle during Jeanne's escape and a tense, heated confrontation on the set, but no blood or graphic injury. The film's danger is psychological and atmospheric more than physical. Expect moments of physical intimidation and pushing that readers have described as brief and non-graphic.
Language in The Ice Tower
Moderate profanity appears in a handful of scenes — some strong words in rehearsal and off-set arguments but not constant swearing. Dialogue leans toward adult conversation and exasperated speech rather than juvenile insults. IMDb notes 'moderate' profanity in user reports.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Ice Tower
Moderate substance use is visible: characters drink in a bar scene and several characters smoke cigarettes in dressing rooms. IMDb Parents Guide also notes a scene where a woman is given an injection; the actual needle entering skin is obscured by camera framing. Drug use is implied rather than shown graphically.
Mature themes in The Ice Tower
Strong, recurring themes include abandonment, loneliness, adolescent vulnerability, obsession, and ambiguous adult–teen power dynamics as Jeanne becomes fixated on Cristina. The film treats these ideas in an atmospheric, unsettling way rather than through explicit action; parents should expect slow-building psychological intensity and questions of consent and grooming. The tone is melancholic and dreamlike, which can amplify the impact of these themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Ice Tower appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Ice Tower is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. The Ice Tower (dir. Lucile Hadžihalilović) is a slow-burning, atmospheric drama about 15-year-old Jeanne, a runaway who hides on a 1970s film set and becomes fascinated by Cristina, the actress playing the Snow Queen…
What age rating does The Ice Tower have?
The Ice Tower is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Ice Tower about?
The Ice Tower (dir. Lucile Hadžihalilović) is a slow-burning, atmospheric drama about 15-year-old Jeanne, a runaway who hides on a 1970s film set and becomes fascinated by Cristina, the actress playing the Snow Queen. The film is rated NR largely because of mature themes and a handful of unsettling moments: a…
Is there sex or nudity in The Ice Tower?
One clear, non-graphic instance of predatory sexual behaviour is shown: an adult man propositioning Jeanne (15) while driving her; she flees. IMDb Parents Guide flags this specific scene; it is presented as coercive and unsettling rather than erotic. There is…
How violent is The Ice Tower?
Violence is brief and mild: there are shoves and a short scuffle during Jeanne's escape and a tense, heated confrontation on the set, but no blood or graphic injury. The film's danger is psychological and atmospheric more than physical. Expect moments of…
Is the language in The Ice Tower appropriate for kids?
Moderate profanity appears in a handful of scenes — some strong words in rehearsal and off-set arguments but not constant swearing. Dialogue leans toward adult conversation and exasperated speech rather than juvenile insults. IMDb notes 'moderate' profanity…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Ice Tower?
Moderate substance use is visible: characters drink in a bar scene and several characters smoke cigarettes in dressing rooms. IMDb Parents Guide also notes a scene where a woman is given an injection; the actual needle entering skin is obscured by camera…
What mature themes appear in The Ice Tower?
Strong, recurring themes include abandonment, loneliness, adolescent vulnerability, obsession, and ambiguous adult–teen power dynamics as Jeanne becomes fixated on Cristina. The film treats these ideas in an atmospheric, unsettling way rather than through…
How long is The Ice Tower?
The Ice Tower runs 118 minutes, directed by Lucile Hadžihalilović, released in 2025.
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