Is Malicious appropriate for children?

"Malicious" is an R-rated comedy about a widower and his sons attempting to seduce their housekeeper. It contains strong violence and language, plus moderate sexual content and disturbing scenes. Due to these elements and its adult themes, this film is not appropriate for children.

What age is Malicious suitable for?

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

Is Malicious 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

1973

Rating

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

A widower and two of his sons become infatuated by their beautiful housekeeper, and all three set out to seduce her using their own unique methods.

Cast

Laura Antonelli

Angela

Turi Ferro

Ignazio

Alessandro Momo

Nino

Tina Aumont

Luciana

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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