Holiday Secrets (2019) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Holiday Secrets
Rating: 6.3

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A Christmas reunion becomes a gateway to the past in this three-part series that explores the intimate complexities of one family's history.

TV-14 • 2019 • 1 season

6.3

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

14+

Holiday Secrets is a German family drama miniseries whose mature content is centered on complex, heavy themes rather than explicit violence or sex. The series, which earned ratings equivalent to TV-14 in several countries, explores generations of family trauma during a tense Christmas reunion. Parents should be aware of a central storyline involving alcoholism, including heavy drinking and hiding bottles. Other mature topics include a… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Corinna Harfouch

Christiane Paul

Svenja Jung

Leonie Benesch

Hans-Uwe Bauer

Golo Euler

Thilo Prothmann

Tilda Jenkins

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Is Holiday Secrets appropriate for kids?

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Substances Intense 10/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10

Violence/Gore None 0/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Holiday Secrets

Sexual content is minimal. There are a few fleeting suggestions of infidelity or past affairs, but no explicit scenes or nudity. One character has a boyfriend, and their relationship is implied to be intimate but not explicitly shown.

Violence and gore in Holiday Secrets

Violence is nearly absent. There is a vague mention of a past accident or tragic event that led to a character's mental health issues, but no violent acts are depicted on screen.

Language in Holiday Secrets

Language is generally mild. There are occasional uses of mild expletives in German, but nothing stronger than typical broadcast television. No F-bombs or consistent strong profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Holiday Secrets

Alcohol is frequently consumed, especially wine and spirits, during family gatherings and as coping mechanisms for characters. Characters often drink socially, and some instances suggest drinking to excess or as a way to avoid dealing with emotional pain.

Mature themes in Holiday Secrets

The series is heavily thematic, exploring mental illness, grief, generational trauma, and family secrets. A central theme revolves around a mother's mental health issues, which are depicted as severe and significantly impact the family. Abandonment, guilt, and the breakdown of family communication are central to the plot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holiday Secrets appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Holiday Secrets is best for ages 14+. It's rated TV-14. Holiday Secrets is a German family drama miniseries whose mature content is centered on complex, heavy themes rather than explicit violence or sex. The series, which earned ratings equivalent to TV-14 in several…

What age rating does Holiday Secrets have?

Holiday Secrets is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.

What is Holiday Secrets about?

How many seasons does Holiday Secrets have?

Holiday Secrets has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Holiday Secrets?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Holiday Secrets.

How violent is Holiday Secrets?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Holiday Secrets per our reviewers.

Is the language in Holiday Secrets appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Holiday Secrets.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Holiday Secrets?