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Is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer safe for children?

R Crime, Fantasy, Drama Not recommended
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Not recommended
# Perfume: The Story of a Murderer This dark 18th-century drama follows a man with an extraordinary sense of smell who becomes a serial killer. The film contains strong violence, language, and sexual content alongside disturbing imagery. It's a mature, psychologically complex story unsuitable for children and best suited for older teens and adults who appreciate challenging cinema.
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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
Moderate
Type
Movie
Released
2006
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Fantasy, Drama

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.

Ben Whishaw
Ben Whishaw
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman
Richis
Rachel Hurd-Wood
Rachel Hurd-Wood
Laura
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Giuseppe Baldini
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
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Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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