Is The Torture Club appropriate for children?

# The Torture Club – Parent Guide This unrated Japanese drama-comedy follows a student who unknowingly joins her school's peculiar "Torture Club." With only mild violence, no language or sexual content, and a comedic tone, it's generally safe for older children and teens who enjoy quirky, unconventional humor.

What age is The Torture Club suitable for?

Our verdict for The Torture Club is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Torture Club 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

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2014

Rating

Genre

Drama, Comedy

Synopsis

The "Torture Club" is an official after-school activity at the private school Saint Honesty Gakuen. Yuzuki has no idea about the club when she enrolls, and gets abducted by the club members and hauled off the club-room. There, she finds out that upper-class student Aoi, her secret idol, is in the club, and decides to join, but…

Cast

Noriko Kohara

Yuzuki Muto

Haruna Yoshizumi

Aoi Funaki

Yuki Mamiya

Yuri Kobashi

Mika Yano

Maika Shinzaki

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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