Is All Things Fair appropriate for children?

"All Things Fair" depicts an inappropriate sexual relationship between a 15-year-old boy and his adult teacher set during wartime. The film contains strong violence, moderate sexual content, and mature themes that make it unsuitable for children and most young teens. This is best reserved for mature adult viewers only.

What age is All Things Fair suitable for?

Our verdict for All Things Fair is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is All Things Fair safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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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

1995

Rating

Genre

Drama, Romance, War

Synopsis

In 1943 Malmö, 15-year-old Stig is attracted to his teacher Viola, 22 years his senior, who, drawn to his youth and innocence, believes the lad is a God-sent relief from her miserable marriage to a drunken, unfaithful lout.

Cast

Johan Widerberg

Stig

Marika Lagercrantz

Viola

Tomas von Brömssen

Kjell

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Karin Huldt

Lisbet

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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