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Move to Heaven (2021) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Finding life in all that’s left behind, a detail-oriented trauma cleaner and his estranged uncle deliver untold stories of the departed to loved ones.

TV-MA • 2021 • 1 season

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Move to Heaven is a Korean Netflix drama following Han Geu-ru — a young man on the autism spectrum who runs a trauma cleaning company with his father, clearing out the belongings of deceased persons and preserving the final messages they left behind — and his reluctant uncle Cho Sang-gu, a former MMA fighter who becomes Geu-ru's guardian after his father's death. 10 episodes, 2021. This is one of the most quietly profound series on… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Lee Je-hoon
Lee Je-hoon
Tang Joon-sang
Tang Joon-sang
Hong Seung-hee
Hong Seung-hee
Jeong Seok-yong
Jeong Seok-yong
Jeong Young-ju
Jeong Young-ju
Lee Moon-sik
Lee Moon-sik
Im Won-hee
Im Won-hee
Jung Ae-yeun
Jung Ae-yeun
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Is Move to Heaven appropriate for kids?

Move to Heaven is a Korean Netflix drama following Han Geu-ru — a young man on the autism spectrum who runs a trauma cleaning company with his father, clearing out the belongings of deceased persons and preserving the final messages they left behind — and his reluctant uncle Cho… Read more — free account

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Substances None 0/10
Language None 0/10
Sex/Nudity None 0/10
Violence/Gore Intense 10/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Move to Heaven

Absent. There is no sexual content anywhere in the series. The show's subject matter — death, grief, and the objects people leave behind — does not intersect with sexual themes. Appropriate for all ages without reservation on this dimension.

Violence and gore in Move to Heaven

Low to high depending on episode. Most episodes (E1, E2, E7, E8) contain no meaningful violence — the show's primary content is emotional, not physical. Episode 4's domestic abuse flashbacks and Episode 6's suicide theme are the most difficult non-physical content. Episode 9 is the most action-oriented and contains the series' most direct violence as Sang-gu confronts his criminal past. The overall violence level is lower than the TV-MA rating might suggest for most of the series.

Language in Move to Heaven

Absent. In Korean — the show's language is gentle throughout. Sang-gu uses rougher speech patterns consistent with his background, but nothing approaching strong language. Not a content concern.

Mature themes in Move to Heaven

Move to Heaven is a Netflix Korea drama that is, in the quietest possible way, one of the most profound series about death and what we owe each other that streaming television has produced. Its premise is deceptively simple: Han Geu-ru (Tang Jun-sang), a young man on the autism spectrum, runs a trauma cleaning business with his father — they clear out the belongings of deceased persons, preserving what matters and preparing final messages for the families left behind. After his father's death, Geu-ru's estranged…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Move to Heaven appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Move to Heaven is best for ages 15+. It's rated TV-MA. Move to Heaven is a Korean Netflix drama following Han Geu-ru — a young man on the autism spectrum who runs a trauma cleaning company with his father, clearing out the belongings of deceased persons and preserving the…

What age rating does Move to Heaven have?

Move to Heaven is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.

What is Move to Heaven about?

Move to Heaven is a Korean Netflix drama following Han Geu-ru — a young man on the autism spectrum who runs a trauma cleaning company with his father, clearing out the belongings of deceased persons and preserving the final messages they left behind — and his reluctant uncle Cho Sang-gu, a former MMA fighter who…

How many seasons does Move to Heaven have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Move to Heaven?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Move to Heaven.

How violent is Move to Heaven?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Move to Heaven per our reviewers.

Is the language in Move to Heaven appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Move to Heaven.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Move to Heaven?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Move to Heaven.

What mature themes appear in Move to Heaven?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Move to Heaven.

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