The Remains of the Day
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The Remains of the Day

Best from age 12 · PG · 1993 · 134 min

The Remains of the Day

A devoted butler navigates a changing world and personal longing while serving a British lord during the rise of Nazism. His strict adherence to duty conflicts with his feelings for the new housekeeper and his master's controversial politics.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • Historical context involving Nazism, though not graphic.
  • Subtle themes of unrequited love and regret.
  • Some scenes depict characters drinking alcohol and smoking.

Models well

  • Loyalty and devotion
  • Dignity in service
  • Self-sacrifice

Talk about it after

  • The nature of duty versus personal happiness
  • The rise of Nazism and historical context
  • Missed opportunities and regret
  • Emotional restraint and its consequences
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