Is The Last House on the Left appropriate for children?

# Parental Guide: The Last House on the Left This R-rated thriller contains intense violence, strong language, and disturbing content involving crime and revenge. It's genuinely frightening with graphic scenes unsuitable for most children under 17. Only consider it for mature teens who can handle dark, brutal subject matter.

What age is The Last House on the Left suitable for?

Our verdict for The Last House on the Left is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Last House on the Left safe for children?

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

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2009

Rating

Genre

Crime, Thriller, Horror, Drama

Synopsis

When athletic teen Mari Collingwood opts to hang out with her friend Paige in town rather than spend an evening in with her parents vacationing at the family's remote lake house, it marks the beginning of a night no one is going to forget.

Cast

Tony Goldwyn

John Collingwood

Monica Potter

Emma Collingwood

Sara Paxton

Mari Collingwood

Garret Dillahunt

Krug

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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Not recommended

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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