Joker
CrimeThrillerDrama
17+R
2019·2h 2m·Todd Phillips·Warner Bros. Pictures·● Script read & verified
An origin story following Arthur, a mentally ill aspiring comedian living in poverty in 1981 Gotham City as he struggles with his conditions and deteriorating...
Best watched together — Complex mental health themes and social commentary require mature discussion and context
Heads Up for Parents
The film's realistic depiction of mental illness and social cruelty may be more disturbing than typical comic book content suggests
What's In It
Violence
Mild▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
None▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
No cultural or religious themes detected for this film.
Community Notes
- Mental health advocates have raised concerns about potential stigmatization of mental illness
- Disability rights groups have discussed the portrayal of neurological conditions
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows the importance of mental health support systems and social services
- ✓Depicts how societal neglect can impact vulnerable individuals
Cast:Joaquin PhoenixRobert De NiroZazie BeetzFrances ConroyBrett Cullen