Is Bad Sister appropriate for children?

# Bad Sisters - Parent Guide This PG-13 thriller follows a student who uncovers a dark secret about a nun at her boarding school. While language and sexual content are mild, the film contains strong violence that may disturb sensitive children. Best suited for mature teens 15+, not recommended for younger children.

What age is Bad Sister suitable for?

Our verdict for Bad Sister is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Bad Sister safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2015

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Thriller, TV Movie

Synopsis

As a top student at St. Adeline's Catholic Boarding School, Zoe senses that something is not quite right about the school's new nun-- a sense proven to be true when it is revealed the "good' nun is an imposter with a fatal attraction to Zoe's brother.

Cast

Alyshia Ochse

Laura

Devon Werkheiser

Jason

Ryan Whitney

Zoe

Helen Eigenberg

Sister Rebecca

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

🎬 Find on Amazon

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