Venus (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Maurice is an aging veteran actor who becomes taken with Jessie, the grandniece of his closest friend. When Maurice tries to soften the petulant and provincial young girl with the benefit of his wisdom and London culture, their give-and-take surprises both Maurice and Jessie as they discover what they don't know about themselves.
Rated R • 2006 • 1h 35m
Venus (2006) is rated R primarily for frequent strong profanity, several sexual situations with brief nudity, and mature themes including illness and death. The film follows elderly actor Maurice Russell and his fraught relationship with Jessie, Ian's grand‑niece; key content includes a life‑drawing nude modelling session, a brief masturbation/sexual scene, implied sex between younger characters, and repeated crude language (IMDb notes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Venus appropriate for kids?
Venus (2006) is rated R primarily for frequent strong profanity, several sexual situations with brief nudity, and mature themes including illness and death. The film follows elderly actor Maurice Russell and his fraught relationship with Jessie, Ian's grand‑niece; key content… Read more — free account
Content severity in Venus
What happens in Venus, moment by moment
- 0:04 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:07 💬 Language 7/10
- 0:11 🍷 Substances 4/10
Sex and nudity in Venus
Moderate, non‑graphic sexual content and brief nudity. Specific moments include a life‑drawing class where Jessie models nude (side breast and clear view of buttocks), a scene where Jessie masturbates and lets Maurice smell her fingers, and implied sex between a young couple under a sheet. Maurice makes forward, borderline‑inappropriate advances toward Jessie (hand‑holding, smelling her neck); these are played as awkward and emotionally complex rather than explicit. IMDb's parents guide lists multiple such entries…
Read more — free accountViolence and gore in Venus
Mild and non‑graphic. The film contains a couple of short physical confrontations: an argument that becomes a shove and the central scuffle where Maurice tries to eject a young man, raises his walking stick and then falls over a footstool, sustaining an injury. Injuries are not shown graphically; the emphasis is on embarrassment, consequence and later medical attention. There is no sustained or graphic brutality.
Language in Venus
Strong and frequent coarse language throughout. IMDb notes approximately 21 uses of the f‑word plus other harsh insults; profanity appears repeatedly in casual conversation and arguments. Expect sustained adult language rather than sporadic mild swearing.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Venus
Moderate depiction of alcohol use and some cigarette smoking. Many scenes are set in pubs or feature characters drinking socially or to cope, and smoking appears occasionally in interiors. Substance use is presented matter‑of‑factly, not glamorized.
Mature themes in Venus
Strong, mature themes run through the film: aging, sexual desire and questionable boundaries, abandonment and family rejection, prostate illness and declining health, caregiving and death. Maurice's failing health (prostate cancer and later death) and Jessie's fraught family history are central emotional threads that culminate in an upsetting final scene. These themes are treated honestly and can be emotionally intense for younger viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Venus appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Venus is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. Venus (2006) is rated R primarily for frequent strong profanity, several sexual situations with brief nudity, and mature themes including illness and death. The film follows elderly actor Maurice Russell and his fraught…
What age rating does Venus have?
Venus is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Venus about?
Venus (2006) is rated R primarily for frequent strong profanity, several sexual situations with brief nudity, and mature themes including illness and death. The film follows elderly actor Maurice Russell and his fraught relationship with Jessie, Ian's grand‑niece; key content includes a life‑drawing nude modelling…
Is there sex or nudity in Venus?
Moderate, non‑graphic sexual content and brief nudity. Specific moments include a life‑drawing class where Jessie models nude (side breast and clear view of buttocks), a scene where Jessie masturbates and lets Maurice smell her fingers, and implied sex…
How violent is Venus?
Mild and non‑graphic. The film contains a couple of short physical confrontations: an argument that becomes a shove and the central scuffle where Maurice tries to eject a young man, raises his walking stick and then falls over a footstool, sustaining an…
Is the language in Venus appropriate for kids?
Strong and frequent coarse language throughout. IMDb notes approximately 21 uses of the f‑word plus other harsh insults; profanity appears repeatedly in casual conversation and arguments. Expect sustained adult language rather than sporadic mild swearing.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Venus?
Moderate depiction of alcohol use and some cigarette smoking. Many scenes are set in pubs or feature characters drinking socially or to cope, and smoking appears occasionally in interiors. Substance use is presented matter‑of‑factly, not glamorized.
What mature themes appear in Venus?
Strong, mature themes run through the film: aging, sexual desire and questionable boundaries, abandonment and family rejection, prostate illness and declining health, caregiving and death. Maurice's failing health (prostate cancer and later death) and…
How long is Venus?
Venus runs 95 minutes, directed by Roger Michell, released in 2006.
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