Is The Mother appropriate for children?

# The Mother - Parental Guide This R-rated drama contains strong violence, language, and sexual content involving a grandmother and younger man who is also intimate with her daughter. The film explores mature themes of infidelity and family conflict unsuitable for children. Not recommended for viewers under 17.

What age is The Mother suitable for?

Our verdict for The Mother is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Mother safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2003

Rating

Genre

Drama, Romance

Synopsis

A grandmother has a passionate affair with a man half her age, who is also sleeping with her daughter.

Cast

Anne Reid

May

Daniel Craig

Darren

Peter Vaughan

Toots

Steven Mackintosh

Bobby

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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