The Love Scam (2025) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Drowning in debt, two brothers concoct a plan to scam a wealthy heiress and save their home in Naples — but unexpected love soon complicates the scheme.
Rated R • 2025 • 1h 41m
Despite its romantic-comedy title, 'The Love Scam' is a character-driven story about Thelma, a 93-year-old woman who falls victim to a phone scam. The film's R-rating seems inaccurate for its content, which is more aligned with a PG-13. Parents should be aware of thematic material dealing with aging, mortality, and the vulnerability of the elderly. The violence is mostly comedic and not graphic, but includes a main character stealing… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Love Scam appropriate for kids?
Despite its romantic-comedy title, 'The Love Scam' is a character-driven story about Thelma, a 93-year-old woman who falls victim to a phone scam. The film's R-rating seems inaccurate for its content, which is more aligned with a PG-13. Parents should be aware of thematic… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Love Scam
What happens in The Love Scam, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:35 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:46 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Love Scam
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film.
Violence and gore in The Love Scam
Moderate. Violence is infrequent and not graphic, often played for comedic effect. An elderly character, Thelma, steals a handgun and later points it at people during a confrontation. A man is knocked unconscious when he is hit over the head. Another character is grabbed by the arm. A scooter is destroyed in a crash, and a character takes a fall. A computer is shot at the end, but no one is harmed.
Language in The Love Scam
Mild. The film contains occasional use of mild profanity. Words like "hell" and "damn" are used during moments of frustration or distress, but strong language is not frequent.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Love Scam
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, smoking, or drug use in the film.
Mature themes in The Love Scam
The film's central themes concern aging, independence, and mortality. It explores the vulnerability of the elderly to scams and patronization from family. The main character confronts her own limitations and fears. A supporting character discusses his lingering guilt over his wife's accidental death years prior. Themes of found family and self-reliance are also present.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Love Scam appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Love Scam is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. Despite its romantic-comedy title, 'The Love Scam' is a character-driven story about Thelma, a 93-year-old woman who falls victim to a phone scam. The film's R-rating seems inaccurate for its content, which is more…
What age rating does The Love Scam have?
The Love Scam is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Love Scam about?
Despite its romantic-comedy title, 'The Love Scam' is a character-driven story about Thelma, a 93-year-old woman who falls victim to a phone scam. The film's R-rating seems inaccurate for its content, which is more aligned with a PG-13. Parents should be aware of thematic material dealing with aging, mortality, and…
Is there sex or nudity in The Love Scam?
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film.
How violent is The Love Scam?
Moderate. Violence is infrequent and not graphic, often played for comedic effect. An elderly character, Thelma, steals a handgun and later points it at people during a confrontation. A man is knocked unconscious when he is hit over the head. Another…
Is the language in The Love Scam appropriate for kids?
Mild. The film contains occasional use of mild profanity. Words like "hell" and "damn" are used during moments of frustration or distress, but strong language is not frequent.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Love Scam?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, smoking, or drug use in the film.
What mature themes appear in The Love Scam?
The film's central themes concern aging, independence, and mortality. It explores the vulnerability of the elderly to scams and patronization from family. The main character confronts her own limitations and fears. A supporting character discusses his…
How long is The Love Scam?
The Love Scam runs 101 minutes, directed by Umberto Riccioni Carteni, released in 2025.
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