Is Poor Things appropriate for children?

# Poor Things - Parental Guide This R-rated film contains strong violence, explicit sexual content, and frequent profanity throughout. The dark sci-fi storyline and mature themes make it unsuitable for children and early teens. It's best reserved for mature audiences who can handle graphic content and unconventional storytelling.

What age is Poor Things suitable for?

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

Is Poor Things 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

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2023

Rating

Genre

Science Fiction, Romance, Comedy

Synopsis

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

Cast

Emma Stone

Bella Baxter

Mark Ruffalo

Duncan Wedderburn

Willem Dafoe

Godwin Baxter

Ramy Youssef

Max McCandles

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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