Is Incendies appropriate for children?

# Parental Guide: Incendies This intense drama follows twins uncovering their family's traumatic past in the Middle East, involving strong violence, language, and disturbing war-related content. The film contains graphic depictions of conflict and explores heavy themes of loss and suffering. Not appropriate for children under 16-17 due to its mature content and emotional intensity.

What age is Incendies suitable for?

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

Is Incendies 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

2010

Rating

Genre

Drama, War, Mystery

Synopsis

A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.

Cast

Lubna Azabal

Nawal

Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin

Jeanne Marwan

Maxim Gaudette

Simon Marwan

Rémy Girard

Notary Lebel

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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