Trade Secret (2025) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Trade Secret follows three unlikely allies on a mission to protect polar bears from international commercial trade. Filmed over six years across 13 countries, the film exposes the sanctioned sale of hundreds of polar bears each year on the global market. But as the investigation deepens, it uncovers a disturbing truth: those entrusted with safeguarding the species may be entangled in their continued commercialisation. The film raises urgent questions about how we protect vulnerable wildlife in a world where the lines between… Sign up for the full guide
Rated NR • 2025 • 1h 40m
Trade Secret follows former CIA operatives Matt and Emily, who are forced out of hiding when their past catches up to them and their children. The film features frequent action sequences involving hand-to-hand combat, gunplay, and high-stakes pursuit across international locations. Parents should be aware of moderate violence, intense family endangerment, and occasional strong language as the protagonists fight to protect their family… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Trade Secret appropriate for kids?
Trade Secret follows former CIA operatives Matt and Emily, who are forced out of hiding when their past catches up to them and their children. The film features frequent action sequences involving hand-to-hand combat, gunplay, and high-stakes pursuit across international… Read more — free account
Content severity in Trade Secret
What happens in Trade Secret, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:32 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Trade Secret
There is no sexual content in this film.
Violence and gore in Trade Secret
The film features recurring action-oriented violence, including brawls, gunfights, and vehicular collisions. Operatives engage in combat using firearms and hand-to-hand techniques, and mercenaries are shown being neutralized during raids. While blood is minimal and the tone is standard for a spy thriller, the danger to the children and the implication of lethal force are persistent.
Language in Trade Secret
Moderate profanity is used throughout the film, including several instances of moderate expletives and harsh language during high-stress confrontations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Trade Secret
There is a brief, incidental scene showing characters consuming alcohol at a social gathering.
Mature themes in Trade Secret
The film centers on mature themes of betrayal by a mentor, the stress of living under false identities, and the intense trauma of child kidnapping. It touches upon the consequences of covert government operations and moral ambiguity in international trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trade Secret appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Trade Secret is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Trade Secret follows former CIA operatives Matt and Emily, who are forced out of hiding when their past catches up to them and their children. The film features frequent action sequences involving hand-to-hand combat…
What age rating does Trade Secret have?
Trade Secret is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Trade Secret about?
Trade Secret follows former CIA operatives Matt and Emily, who are forced out of hiding when their past catches up to them and their children. The film features frequent action sequences involving hand-to-hand combat, gunplay, and high-stakes pursuit across international locations. Parents should be aware of moderate…
Is there sex or nudity in Trade Secret?
There is no sexual content in this film.
How violent is Trade Secret?
The film features recurring action-oriented violence, including brawls, gunfights, and vehicular collisions. Operatives engage in combat using firearms and hand-to-hand techniques, and mercenaries are shown being neutralized during raids. While blood is…
Is the language in Trade Secret appropriate for kids?
Moderate profanity is used throughout the film, including several instances of moderate expletives and harsh language during high-stress confrontations.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Trade Secret?
There is a brief, incidental scene showing characters consuming alcohol at a social gathering.
What mature themes appear in Trade Secret?
The film centers on mature themes of betrayal by a mentor, the stress of living under false identities, and the intense trauma of child kidnapping. It touches upon the consequences of covert government operations and moral ambiguity in international trade.
How long is Trade Secret?
Trade Secret runs 100 minutes, directed by Abraham Joffe, released in 2025.
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