We Are Who We Are (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: We Are Who We Are
Rating: 7.7

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Two American kids who live on a U.S. military base in Italy explore friendship, first love, identity, and all the messy exhilaration and anguish of being a teenager.

TV-MA • 2020 • 1 season

7.7

200+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

17+

Set on a U.S. military base in Italy, this atmospheric coming-of-age drama follows two teenagers exploring their identities, friendships, and first loves. The series earns its TV-MA rating for its explicit and frank approach to sexuality, which includes frequent and graphic nudity (both male and female frontal), sexual situations, and themes of gender fluidity and sexual exploration. Viewers can also expect pervasive strong language… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Jack Dylan Grazer

Jordan Kristine Seamón

Chloë Sevigny

Kid Cudi

Alice Braga

Spence Moore II

Francesca Scorsese

Benjamin L. Taylor II

Faith Alabi

Corey Knight

Tom Mercier

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Substances Strong 6/10

Language Intense 8/10

Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10

Violence/Gore Moderate 4/10

Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in We Are Who We Are

This season includes explicit sexual content with both male and female full-frontal nudity. There are scenes depicting various sexual acts, masturbation, and implied sexual encounters. Underage characters engage in sexual experimentation and discussions about sex. One scene involves an attempt to sexually exploit a minor. Sexual identity and exploration are central to the plot.

Violence and gore in We Are Who We Are

Violence is generally mild, consisting of brief physical altercations and emotionally charged confrontations. A prominent scene involves a teen slapping his mother across the face. There is no graphic gore or sustained brutal violence.

Language in We Are Who We Are

Strong language is frequent and pervasive throughout the season. Characters, particularly the teenagers, use a wide range of expletives including 'f**k,' 'sh*t,' and 'bitch' regularly. A text message includes the 'c-word,' and several uses of the 'c-word' are heard verbally. The language is used casually and in moments of intense emotion.

Mature themes in We Are Who We Are

Major themes include gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, self-discovery, and alienation. Characters struggle with depression, anxiety, parental conflict, and loneliness. The show also touches on themes of military life, cultural displacement, and the complexities of dysfunctional family relationships.

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Is We Are Who We Are appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests We Are Who We Are is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Set on a U.S. military base in Italy, this atmospheric coming-of-age drama follows two teenagers exploring their identities, friendships, and first loves. The series earns its TV-MA rating for its explicit and frank…

What age rating does We Are Who We Are have?

We Are Who We Are is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

What is We Are Who We Are about?

How many seasons does We Are Who We Are have?

We Are Who We Are has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in We Are Who We Are?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across We Are Who We Are.

How violent is We Are Who We Are?

Violence isn't a standout concern across We Are Who We Are per our reviewers.

Is the language in We Are Who We Are appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across We Are Who We Are.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in We Are Who We Are?