Is Me Before You appropriate for children?

# Me Before You - Parental Guide While rated PG-13, this emotional drama contains strong sexual content and deals with mature themes including depression and end-of-life issues that may be difficult for younger children. The romance between the caregiver and her wealthy employer develops into intimate scenes. Best suited for mature teens 15+.

What age is Me Before You suitable for?

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

Is Me Before You safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2016

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Drama, Romance

Synopsis

Lou Clark, a directionless 26-year-old from the English countryside, takes a job at the local castle as a caregiver and companion to a wealthy young banker, Will Traynor. Wheelchair-bound from an accident two years prior, the once adventurous Will has all but given up — that is until Lou determines to show him that life is worth living.

Cast

Emilia Clarke

Louisa 'Lou' Clark

Sam Claflin

William 'Will' Traynor

Janet McTeer

Camilla Traynor

Charles Dance

Stephen Traynor

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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