Is 9 Songs appropriate for children?

# Parental Guide: 9 Songs This unrated drama follows a glaciologist reflecting on a past romance with graphic sexual scenes throughout. While it contains no violence, language, or horror, the moderate sexual content is the primary concern. Only appropriate for mature teenagers who can handle explicit material; not suitable for younger children.

What age is 9 Songs suitable for?

Our verdict for 9 Songs is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is 9 Songs safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2004

Rating

Genre

Drama, Music, Romance

Synopsis

Matt, a young glaciologist, soars across the vast, silent, icebound immensities of the South Pole as he recalls his love affair with Lisa. They meet at a mobbed rock concert in a vast music hall - London's Brixton Academy. They are in bed at night's end. Together, over a period of several months, they pursue a mutual sexual passion whose inevitable stages unfold in counterpoint to nine live-concert songs.

Cast

Kieran O'Brien

Matt

Margo Stilley

Lisa

Courtney Taylor-Taylor

Himself - The Dandy Warhols (uncredited)

Alex Kapranos

Himself - Franz Ferdinand (uncredited)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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