Teens might be asking if they can see this one. But can they? What is the true age rating of She Said? Can your kids watch this one? We’re coving the 7 big things parents need to know about the age rating for She Said in this parents guide.
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About She Said
Two-time Academy Award® nominee Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman, An Education) and Emmy nominee Zoe Kazan (The Plot Against America, The Big Sick) star as New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who together broke one of the most important stories in a generation— a story that shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood and impelled a shift in American culture that continues to this day.
Watch the She Said trailer here.
Age Rating of She Said: Parents Guide (7 Big Things)
Can your kids watch this one? What is the age rating of She Said?
This parent’s guide will help you decide if your family can handle the seven big issues with movies and shows: mature topics, gore, violence, language, sex, romance, and nudity. We’ll also give age-appropriate recommendations.
Language
There are multiple uses of the F-bomb in the movie.
We counted over 10 and then stopped.
Other swears or concerning language your teens will hear:
- b!tch
- blow j@b
- sh!t
- h@ll
- masturbating
Age Rating of She Said: Is It Safe For Teens When It Comes To Sex, Romance, and Nudity?
The whole story is about the Harvey Weinstein scandal that launched the #MeToo movement.
There is no physical nudity or sex on screen in the movie, however, there are descriptions of sexual assault and abuse.
Violence and Gore: Is She Said Too Scary For Kids Under 17?
There’s no violence or gore in She Said.
There are discussions of sexual violence but nothing is shown on screen.
Is She Said Ok For Kids: Mature Topics
The film discusses a number of mature topics.
The topics include rape, assault, sexual harassment, how women are treated when they come forward with allegations, and post-partum depression.
There is one woman who describes feelings of desperation to the point of suicidal ideation.
Age Rating: What Ages Can Really Watch This One?
She Said is rated R for language and descriptions of sexual assault.
Can your teens watch this one?
Parents Guide: Is She Said Appropriate For Kids Under 17?
It’s a mature film tackling an important subject matter.
We think kids in high school and up can handle this movie.
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Patty Holliday is a parent movie reviewer, writer, and podcaster living in the Washington, DC area. Her goal is to bridge the gap between casual fandom and picky critic with parent movie and television reviews. As a lifelong fangirl and pop culture connoisseur, she’s been creating online since 2009. You can find her work at No-Guilt Disney.com, No-Guilt Fangirl.com, No-Guilt Life, and as host of the top-rated No-Guilt Disney Podcast.