Is A Long Goodbye appropriate for children?

# A Long Goodbye - Parental Guide This touching family drama deals with a father's dementia diagnosis and his family's emotional journey preparing for his decline. There's no violence, language, or sexual content, making it safe for most children, though younger viewers may find the serious subject matter about aging and loss emotionally heavy.

What age is A Long Goodbye suitable for?

Our verdict for A Long Goodbye is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is A Long Goodbye 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

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2019

Rating

Genre

Family, Drama

Synopsis

Mari and Humi learn from their mother that their father has dementia on his 70th birthday. They help prepare their mother for his farewell and prepare themselves for the emotions to follow.

Cast

Yu Aoi

Fumi Higashi

Yuko Takeuchi

Mari Imamura

Chieko Matsubara

Yoko Higashi

Tsutomu Yamazaki

Shohei Higashi

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Very low stimulus

This is a live-action family drama about dementia with a slow, contemplative pace focused on emotional storytelling rather than visual or audio stimulation, making it very calm in terms of sensory input.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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