Is The Menu appropriate for children?

# The Menu - Parental Guide This R-rated thriller contains strong violence, language, and horror elements that make it unsuitable for children. The film features graphic content and disturbing scenes at an exclusive restaurant that escalates throughout. Parents should know this is an adult-oriented film best reserved for mature audiences only.

What age is The Menu suitable for?

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

Is The Menu 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

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2022

Rating

Genre

Comedy, Horror, Thriller

Synopsis

A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.

Cast

Anya Taylor-Joy

Margot

Ralph Fiennes

Chef Slowik

Nicholas Hoult

Tyler

Janet McTeer

Lillian

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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