Is Her appropriate for children?

# Parental Guide: Her **Her is not appropriate for children.** This R-rated film contains strong language, sexual content, and explores mature themes about a man's romantic relationship with an artificial intelligence. The philosophical and emotional complexity, combined with explicit material, makes it suitable only for mature teens and adults.

What age is Her suitable for?

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

Is Her 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

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2013

Rating

Genre

Romance, Science Fiction, Drama

Synopsis

In the not so distant future, Theodore, a lonely writer, purchases a newly developed operating system designed to meet the user's every need. To Theodore's surprise, a romantic relationship develops between him and his operating system. This unconventional love story blends science fiction and romance in a sweet tale that explores the nature of love and the ways that technology isolates and connects us all.

Cast

Joaquin Phoenix

Theodore

Scarlett Johansson

Samantha (voice)

Lynn Adrianna

Letter Writer #1

Lisa Renee Pitts

Letter Writer #2

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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