Joker: Folie à Deux
DramaCrimeThriller
18+R
2024·2h 18m·Todd Phillips·Warner Bros. Pictures·● Script read & verified
A musical psychological drama sequel where Arthur Fleck awaits trial for the murders he committed as Joker while incarcerated at Arkham. He meets fellow patient...
Watch with your child — The extreme violence, disturbing psychological content, and complex themes about mental illness require adult context and discussion
Heads Up for Parents
Despite being a musical, this contains some of the most brutal violence in recent comic book films, including graphic stabbing, strangulation death, and prison assault scenes that far exceed typical superhero movie content.
What's In It
Violence
Extreme▸
Language
Extreme▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●LGBTQ themes
The film features Harley Quinn and Joker's relationship alongside queer-coded musical sequences and dance numbers that celebrate non-conforming gender expression and sexuality as part of their shared fantasy world.
Community Notes
- Some critics noted the film's violent ending may disappoint fans of the first film
- Mental health advocates have raised concerns about the portrayal of institutional care
- The musical elements have been criticized as jarring by some comic book fans
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows the dangerous consequences of idealizing violent individuals
- ✓Depicts how manipulation can exploit vulnerable people with mental illness
- ✓Illustrates that actions have consequences as Arthur faces trial for his crimes
Cast:Joaquin PhoenixLady GagaBrendan GleesonCatherine KeenerZazie Beetz