Is The Others appropriate for children?

# The Others - Parental Guide While rated PG-13, this psychological horror film features sustained suspenseful scares and a disturbing twist ending that may frighten younger children. The strong horror elements and dark atmosphere make it better suited for older teens who can handle intense psychological thrills rather than younger viewers seeking family entertainment.

What age is The Others suitable for?

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

Is The Others safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2001

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Synopsis

Grace is a religious woman who lives in an old house kept dark because her two children, Anne and Nicholas, have a rare sensitivity to light. When the family begins to suspect the house is haunted, Grace fights to protect her children at any cost in the face of strange events and disturbing visions.

Cast

Nicole Kidman

Grace Stewart

Alakina Mann

Anne Stewart

James Bentley

Nicholas Stewart

Fionnula Flanagan

Mrs. Bertha Mills

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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