
Citizen Kane
Best from age 13 · NR · 1941 · 119 min
Citizen Kane
An ambitious newspaper magnate’s life is explored through the eyes of those who knew him after his mysterious last word. From his humble beginnings to immense wealth and power, the film delves into his complex relationships and ultimate isolation, showing how early experiences shaped his destiny.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild2/10
Scary moments
Mild1/10
Heads up
- Discussions of affairs and a character contemplating suicide.
- A portrayal of old age and loneliness.
- Some smoking and drinking.
Models well
- The pursuit of purpose
- The nature of memory
- Consequences of ambition
Talk about it after
- How wealth and power can affect personal happiness.
- The impact of early life experiences on adult choices.
- Different perspectives on a single person or event.
- What true success or fulfillment might look like.
Cast & crew
Fathom Events Spot
Charlie Kane Forces Susan Into An Opera Career
Charles Foster Kane is Blackmailed During His Race for Governor
Mark Kermode reviews Citizen Kane (1941) | BFI Player
Orson Welles on How He Got The Hays Office to Approve CITIZEN KANE
80th Anniversary
Charles Destroys Susan's Room
Leonard Maltin Announces CITIZEN KANE - AFI Movie Club





