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The Man in the High Castle (2015)

Series · Rated TV-MA

Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

A bleak, suspenseful drama unfolds in an alternate reality where the Axis powers won World War II.

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

Streaming on Netflix and Prime Video.

The Man in the High Castle parents guide

Nothing past what a TV-MA promises: moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
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
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is The Man in the High Castle scary?
Only a little. The Man in the High Castle has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Man in the High Castle?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is The Man in the High Castle rated, and is it OK for kids?
Moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and some strong language. The TV-MA is earned, so not for kids.

What is The Man in the High Castle about?

Explore what it would be like if the Allied Powers had lost WWII, and Japan and Germany ruled the United States. Based on Philip K. Dick's award-winning novel.

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

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.

Cast and crew

Created byFrank Spotnitz
StarringAlexa Davalos, Rufus Sewell, Joel de la Fuente, Jason O'Mara, Brennan Brown, Chelah Horsdal

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