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The Age of Innocence
Best from age 14 · PG · 1993 · 138 min
Watch with a parentBest from age 14 · PG · 1993 · 138 min · Drama · Romance
The Age of Innocence
In 1870s New York high society, a respectable lawyer, engaged to a lovely young woman, finds himself drawn to her unconventional cousin. This drama explores forbidden love, social expectations, and personal sacrifice amidst the strict rules of the upper class.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate3/10
Romance & sensuality
Moderate3/10
Scary moments
None0/10
Heads up
- Infidelity is a central theme, though not graphically depicted.
- Characters frequently consume alcohol socially.
- The film has a slow, deliberate pace focusing on dialogue and unspoken feelings.
Models well
- Social expectations and duty
- Personal sacrifice
- The complexities of love
Talk about it after
- The meaning of duty versus personal desire.
- How societal rules can impact individual happiness.
- The idea of love as a choice or an uncontrollable force.
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