Is Mom's Friend appropriate for children?

# Mom's Friend - Parental Guide This Korean drama follows a young man navigating life challenges after a housing scam forces him to move in with his mother's friend. The film contains only mild violence and no concerning language, sexual content, or scary scenes, making it generally appropriate for most children ages 13+.

What age is Mom's Friend suitable for?

Our verdict for Mom's Friend is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Mom's Friend 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

👻

Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2015

Rating

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

Seong Soo, a twenty years old boy, decided to move to Seoul after being accepted into Seoul University. However, he was a victim of real estate scam. He then moves into his mother's friend's house. Moreover, it turns out that his mother's friend is a sexy self-employed mother and Seong Soo is attracted to her.

Cast

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Heo Ye-chang

Seong-soo (성수)

Hee-jeong

Ja-yeong (자영)

Yeong Ah

Soo-min (수민)

Kim Woon

Yeong-cheol (영철)

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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