Is Past Lives appropriate for children?

# Past Lives - Parental Guide This PG-13 drama explores reconnection and romance between childhood friends, featuring strong sexual content that pushes the rating's limits. While violence and language are mild, the mature themes and intimate scenes make it better suited for older teens and adults rather than younger children.

What age is Past Lives suitable for?

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

Is Past Lives 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

2023

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Drama, Romance

Synopsis

After decades apart, childhood friends Nora and Hae Sung are reunited in New York for one fateful weekend as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life.

Cast

Greta Lee

Nora

Teo Yoo

Hae Sung

John Magaro

Arthur

Moon Seung-ah

Young Nora

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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