The End of the F***ing World (2017)

The End of the F***ing World parents guide

Moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence, about what a TV-MA should carry.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Moderate

Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.

Language

Strong

Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is The End of the F***ing World scary?

Only a little. The End of the F***ing World has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is The End of the F***ing World?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is The End of the F***ing World rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated TV-MA, with moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and frequent strong language.

What is The End of the F***ing World about?

James is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new girl at school. The pair make a connection and she persuades him to embark on a darkly comedic road trip in search of her real father.

Cast and crew

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• “funny but not stupid, under two hours”
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• “a thriller with a twist, no spoilers”

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