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Poor Things (2023)

Film · 2h 21m · Rated R

Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi

A reanimated woman embarks on a surreal, darkly comedic journey of liberation and self-discovery across continents.

Campy and darkly comic, with absurdist humor. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Hulu.

Poor Things parents guide

For an R, this one goes further: strong sex and nudity. Beyond that, some violence and some strong language.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
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

How gory is Poor Things?
Light gore and some violence.
What is Poor Things rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is an R, with strong sex and nudity, and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is Poor Things about?

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

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

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.

Cast and crew

Directed byYorgos Lanthimos
StarringEmma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, Suzy Bemba

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