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The Last Princess (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Under the oppressive Japanese colonial rule, Deok-hye, the last Princess of the declining Joseon Dynasty, is forced to move to Japan. She spends her days missing home, while struggling to maintain dignity as a princess. After a series of failed tries, Deok-hye makes her final attempt to return home with help of her childhood sweetheart, Jang-han.

Rated NR • 2016 • 2h 6m

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The Last Princess is a historical drama detailing the life of Princess Deokhye, the last royal of the Joseon Dynasty, as she navigates life in exile under Japanese occupation. The film explores mature themes of political imprisonment, colonial trauma, and the personal decline of a woman forced from her homeland. Parents should note scenes depicting emotional distress, mental illness, and historical violence. It is best suited for older… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Son Ye-jin
Son Ye-jin
Park Hae-il
Park Hae-il
Ra Mi-ran
Ra Mi-ran
Jung Sang-hoon
Jung Sang-hoon
Kim So-hyun
Kim So-hyun
Baek Yoon-sik
Baek Yoon-sik
Park Joo-mi
Park Joo-mi
Ahn Nae-sang
Ahn Nae-sang
Naho Toda
Naho Toda
Yoon Je-moon
Yoon Je-moon
Kim Jae-uck
Kim Jae-uck
Yeo Hoi-hyeon
Yeo Hoi-hyeon
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Is The Last Princess appropriate for kids?

The Last Princess is a historical drama detailing the life of Princess Deokhye, the last royal of the Joseon Dynasty, as she navigates life in exile under Japanese occupation. The film explores mature themes of political imprisonment, colonial trauma, and the personal decline of… Read more — free account

Content severity in The Last Princess

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence Strong 6/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in The Last Princess, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
  2. 0:32 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
  3. 0:45 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
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Sex and nudity in The Last Princess

There is a brief, non-explicit scene depicting a marriage ceremony and mild matrimonial intimacy.

Violence and gore in The Last Princess

The film contains moderate historical violence, including scenes of armed resistance, physical struggle during escape attempts, and the harsh treatment of captives under colonial rule.

Language in The Last Princess

Dialogue contains infrequent, mild profanity consistent with dramatic conflict and military tension.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Last Princess

There are brief, infrequent scenes of characters drinking alcohol in social or somber settings.

Mature themes in The Last Princess

The core of the film involves the heavy themes of political oppression, forced exile, abandonment, and the onset of schizophrenia in a character experiencing deep grief.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Last Princess appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Last Princess is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. The Last Princess is a historical drama detailing the life of Princess Deokhye, the last royal of the Joseon Dynasty, as she navigates life in exile under Japanese occupation. The film explores mature themes of…

What age rating does The Last Princess have?

The Last Princess is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is The Last Princess about?

The Last Princess is a historical drama detailing the life of Princess Deokhye, the last royal of the Joseon Dynasty, as she navigates life in exile under Japanese occupation. The film explores mature themes of political imprisonment, colonial trauma, and the personal decline of a woman forced from her homeland…

Is there sex or nudity in The Last Princess?

There is a brief, non-explicit scene depicting a marriage ceremony and mild matrimonial intimacy.

How violent is The Last Princess?

The film contains moderate historical violence, including scenes of armed resistance, physical struggle during escape attempts, and the harsh treatment of captives under colonial rule.

Is the language in The Last Princess appropriate for kids?

Dialogue contains infrequent, mild profanity consistent with dramatic conflict and military tension.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Last Princess?

There are brief, infrequent scenes of characters drinking alcohol in social or somber settings.

What mature themes appear in The Last Princess?

The core of the film involves the heavy themes of political oppression, forced exile, abandonment, and the onset of schizophrenia in a character experiencing deep grief.

How long is The Last Princess?

The Last Princess runs 126 minutes, directed by Hur Jin-ho, released in 2016.

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