Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button appropriate for children?

# The Curious Case of Benjamin Button This PG-13 drama follows a man who ages backwards, exploring themes of love and mortality across decades. While it contains mild language and horror, there is strong sexual content that makes it better suited for mature teens than younger children. The slow, philosophical pacing may also challenge younger viewers' attention spans.

What age is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button suitable for?

Our verdict for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2008

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis

Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth, he meets Daisy, a child who flits in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer. Though he has all sorts of unusual adventures over the course of his life, it is his relationship with Daisy, and the hope that they will come together at the right time, that drives Benjamin forward.

Cast

Brad Pitt

Benjamin Button

Cate Blanchett

Daisy Fuller

Taraji P. Henson

Queenie

Julia Ormond

Caroline Fuller

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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