Is Eyes Wide Shut appropriate for children?

# Eyes Wide Shut - Parental Guide This R-rated thriller contains strong language and violence, plus moderate sexual content including adult situations and nudity. The plot centers on a man's obsession with sexual encounters after his wife confesses fantasies. Not appropriate for children due to mature themes, explicit content, and disturbing imagery throughout.

What age is Eyes Wide Shut suitable for?

Our verdict for Eyes Wide Shut is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Eyes Wide Shut safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1999

Rating

Genre

Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Synopsis

After Dr. Bill Harford's wife, Alice, admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings -- and quickly discovers that he is in over his head.

Cast

Tom Cruise

Dr. William Harford

Nicole Kidman

Alice Harford

Sydney Pollack

Victor Ziegler

Marie Richardson

Marion

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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Not recommended

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