Five Days at Memorial (2022) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When the floodwaters rose, power failed, and heat soared, exhausted caregivers at a New Orleans hospital were forced to make profound, heart-wrenching decisions.
TV-MA • 2022 • 1 season
Based on the harrowing true events at a New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina, *Five Days at Memorial* earns its TV-MA rating primarily for its emotionally intense and deeply disturbing subject matter. The series centers on the life-and-death decisions doctors face, graphically depicting patient suffering, death from neglect and heat, and the controversial choice to euthanize patients with lethal injections of drugs like… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Five Days at Memorial appropriate for kids?
Based on the harrowing true events at a New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina, *Five Days at Memorial* earns its TV-MA rating primarily for its emotionally intense and deeply disturbing subject matter. The series centers on the life-and-death decisions doctors face… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Five Days at Memorial
Sexual content is minimal. One scene features an elderly patient in a bra with no nudity, and another shows a doctor changing with her back and thighs visible, but without full nudity. There are two instances of brief kissing between characters in one episode.
Violence and gore in Five Days at Memorial
Violence is moderate to strong, primarily focusing on the harrowing medical conditions and the aftermath of the hurricane. This includes seeing dead bodies in floodwaters, critically ill and deceased patients in the hospital, and a patient with a stab wound and blood shown on her belly and walls. The violence is often graphic in the context of medical suffering and the overwhelming number of casualties.
Language in Five Days at Memorial
Frequent use of strong language, including multiple instances of the 'f' word and 's' word, especially during stressful and chaotic scenes as characters cope with the overwhelming disaster.
Mature themes in Five Days at Memorial
The series deals with very strong mature themes including death, grief, medical ethics under duress, the systemic failures in disaster response, and the profound moral dilemmas faced by medical professionals. It explores themes of abandonment, human suffering, and the legal repercussions of actions taken during an unprecedented crisis, showcasing the trauma endured by both patients and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Five Days at Memorial appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Five Days at Memorial is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Based on the harrowing true events at a New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina, *Five Days at Memorial* earns its TV-MA rating primarily for its emotionally intense and deeply disturbing subject matter. The…
What age rating does Five Days at Memorial have?
Five Days at Memorial is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Five Days at Memorial about?
Based on the harrowing true events at a New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina, *Five Days at Memorial* earns its TV-MA rating primarily for its emotionally intense and deeply disturbing subject matter. The series centers on the life-and-death decisions doctors face, graphically depicting patient suffering…
How many seasons does Five Days at Memorial have?
Five Days at Memorial has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Five Days at Memorial?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Five Days at Memorial.
How violent is Five Days at Memorial?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Five Days at Memorial per our reviewers.
Is the language in Five Days at Memorial appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Five Days at Memorial.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Five Days at Memorial?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Five Days at Memorial.
What mature themes appear in Five Days at Memorial?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Five Days at Memorial.
Where can I read the full Five Days at Memorial parent guide?
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