Is Ma appropriate for children?

# Ma - Parental Guide A lonely woman manipulates teenage friends by providing alcohol and a place to party, then turns sinister. This R-rated thriller contains strong violence, language, and horror elements that escalate significantly. Not appropriate for children under 17, as it features graphic content and psychological manipulation themes.

What age is Ma suitable for?

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

Is Ma 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

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2019

Rating

Genre

Horror, Thriller

Synopsis

Sue Ann is a loner who keeps to herself in her quiet Ohio town. One day, she is asked by Maggie, a new teenager in town, to buy some booze for her and her friends, and Sue Ann sees the chance to make some unsuspecting, if younger, friends of her own.

Cast

Octavia Spencer

Sue Ann

Juliette Lewis

Erica

Diana Silvers

Maggie

McKaley Miller

Haley

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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