Dorian Gray poster

Dorian Gray (2009)

Film · 1h 52m · Rated R

Drama, Fantasy, Thriller

A young aristocrat's pursuit of eternal youth turns his decadent life into a melancholy, darkly comic nightmare.

Pulpy. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

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Dorian Gray parents guide

Strong sex and nudity, which is more than most R titles carry. Beyond that, some violence and some strong language.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
Strong
Strong means explicit or repeated sex, extended nudity, or sexual assault shown on screen, attempted or completed, even partly off screen. Any one of these is enough.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Dorian Gray scary?
No. Dorian Gray is not a scary watch.
How gory is Dorian Gray?
Light gore and some violence.
What is Dorian Gray rated, and is it OK for kids?
Strong sex and nudity, and some strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is Dorian Gray about?

Seduced into the decadent world of Lord Henry Wotton, handsome young aristocrat Dorian Gray becomes obsessed with maintaining his youthful appearance, and commissions a special portrait that will weather the winds of time while he remains forever young. When Gray's obsession spirals out of control, his desperate attempts to safeguard his secret turn his once-privileged life into a living hell.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

No. Brace yourself.

Cast and crew

Directed byOliver Parker
StarringBen Barnes, Colin Firth, Rebecca Hall, Emilia Fox, Ben Chaplin, Fiona Shaw

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