Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When architect-turned-recluse Bernadette Fox goes missing prior to a family trip to Antarctica, her 15-year-old daughter, Bee, goes on a quest with Bernadette's husband to find her.
Rated PG-13 • 2019 • 1h 49m
Where'd You Go, Bernadette is a PG-13 drama focusing on a reclusive, former architect struggling with mental health, severe anxiety, and family strain. Parents should be aware of themes involving clinical depression, parental instability, and the emotional stress experienced by her teenage daughter, Bee. The film contains mild profanity and references to prescription medication use, but avoids graphic sexual or violent content. It is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Where'd You Go, Bernadette appropriate for kids?
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Content severity in Where'd You Go, Bernadette
What happens in Where'd You Go, Bernadette, moment by moment
- 0:25 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:42 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:58 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Where'd You Go, Bernadette
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in Where'd You Go, Bernadette
There is no physical violence or gore. A brief, non-violent incident involves a hillside collapse that causes property damage.
Language in Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Language is mild, featuring occasional uses of profanity, including the use of an F-word.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Where'd You Go, Bernadette
There are passing mentions of prescription drug use related to the protagonist's anxiety and insomnia. A side character is referred to as a 'pothead' in a brief, non-graphic dialogue.
Mature themes in Where'd You Go, Bernadette
The central theme is maternal mental health, specifically agoraphobia and severe depression, which causes significant disruption to family dynamics. The film deals with the stress of a child attempting to locate a parent who has disappeared due to a mental health crisis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Where'd You Go, Bernadette appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Where'd You Go, Bernadette is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. Where'd You Go, Bernadette is a PG-13 drama focusing on a reclusive, former architect struggling with mental health, severe anxiety, and family strain. Parents should be aware of themes involving clinical depression…
What age rating does Where'd You Go, Bernadette have?
Where'd You Go, Bernadette is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Where'd You Go, Bernadette about?
Where'd You Go, Bernadette is a PG-13 drama focusing on a reclusive, former architect struggling with mental health, severe anxiety, and family strain. Parents should be aware of themes involving clinical depression, parental instability, and the emotional stress experienced by her teenage daughter, Bee. The film…
Is there sex or nudity in Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
There is no physical violence or gore. A brief, non-violent incident involves a hillside collapse that causes property damage.
Is the language in Where'd You Go, Bernadette appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, featuring occasional uses of profanity, including the use of an F-word.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
There are passing mentions of prescription drug use related to the protagonist's anxiety and insomnia. A side character is referred to as a 'pothead' in a brief, non-graphic dialogue.
What mature themes appear in Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
The central theme is maternal mental health, specifically agoraphobia and severe depression, which causes significant disruption to family dynamics. The film deals with the stress of a child attempting to locate a parent who has disappeared due to a mental…
How long is Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
Where'd You Go, Bernadette runs 109 minutes, directed by Richard Linklater, released in 2019.
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