Is The Key appropriate for children?

# The Key - Parental Guide This 1940s drama about a married couple rekindling their romance contains moderate sexual content and adult themes about intimacy and fidelity. There's no violence, language, or scary elements, but the focus on sexuality makes it better suited for mature teens and adults rather than younger children.

What age is The Key suitable for?

Our verdict for The Key is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Key safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1983

Rating

Genre

Drama, Romance

Synopsis

In 1940s Venice, after twenty years' marriage, retired art critic Nino Rolfe and his younger wife Teresa feel their passion waning. To help her shed her inhibitions and rekindle their relationship, the professor records his sexual fantasies in a diary.

Cast

Stefania Sandrelli

Teresa Rolfe

Frank Finlay

Nino Rolfe

Franco Branciaroli

Laszlo Apony

Barbara Cupisti

Lisa Rolfe

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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