Is Beau Pere appropriate for children?

**Beau Père - Parental Guide** While rated PG-13, this French drama contains strong sexual content involving a stepfather and stepdaughter that makes it inappropriate for most children. The film explores mature themes of grief and complicated relationships with mild language and moderate violence, but the sexual elements are the primary concern for younger viewers.

What age is Beau Pere suitable for?

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

Is Beau Pere safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1981

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Drama, Romance

Synopsis

Rémi is a man trapped in a deteriorating marriage. When his wife is unexpectedly killed in a car accident, Rémi is left with his stepdaughter, Marion, who chooses to stay with him rather than live with her birth father. After the initial shock passes, Rémi is caught off-guard when Marion begins expressing her attraction to him. Initially repulsed, Marion's mature beauty wears him down as he finally caves to her seductions.

Cast

Patrick Dewaere

Rémi

Ariel Besse

Marion

Maurice Ronet

Charly

Geneviève Mnich

Simone

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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