Poor Things
Science FictionRomanceComedy
17+R
2023·2h 21m·Yorgos Lanthimos·Searchlight Pictures·● Script read & verified
A Victorian-era dark fantasy about a woman with an unusual brain injury who is cared for by an eccentric surgeon. The story explores themes of...
Watch with your child — Complex themes about human experimentation and consciousness require discussion and context
Heads Up for Parents
The hybrid animals and surgical experimentation create a deeply unsettling atmosphere that may be more disturbing than typical period dramas
What's In It
Violence
Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●LGBTQ themes
Bella's sexual journey explicitly includes relationships with both men and women, with her bisexuality being a clear part of her exploration of human experience and desire.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows compassion for those with disabilities through Baxter's patient care
- ✓Explores themes of human dignity and scientific ethics
Cast:Emma StoneMark RuffaloWillem DafoeRamy YoussefChristopher Abbott