Is The Father appropriate for children?

# The Father - Parental Guide This emotionally intense drama about an aging man's cognitive decline is thoughtfully made but potentially distressing for sensitive children. While it lacks graphic content, the themes of confusion, memory loss, and family conflict could be unsettling. Best suited for mature teens who can handle heavy, slow-paced storytelling about aging and mental deterioration.

What age is The Father suitable for?

Our verdict for The Father is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Father safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2020

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages and, as he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.

Cast

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony

Olivia Colman

Anne

Mark Gatiss

The Man

Olivia Williams

The Woman

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

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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