Bring Her Back Parents Guide and Age Rating (2025)

Bring Her Back is an upcoming Australian horror film directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, the filmmakers behind Talk to Me. This is the Best Horror Movie of the Year.

The story follows a brother and sister (played by Billy Barratt and Sora Wong) who move in with a new foster mother named Laura (played by Sally Hawkins). After moving in, they discover terrifying secrets and horrifying supernatural rituals within the home.

The movie blends emotional trauma with deeply disturbing horror elements. It will be released on May 30, 2025, in the United States. The movie is distributed by Stage 6 Films in Australia and by A24 in the U.S.

Bring Her Back Age Rating

Bring Her Back has been officially rated R by the Motion Picture Association (MPA). The rating is due to:

• Strong, disturbing, bloody, violent content
• Some grisly images
• Graphic nudity (non-sexual)
• Underage drinking
• Language (strong profanity)

In simple terms, this movie is meant for adults (17+). It contains intense violence, blood, emotional trauma, and shocking horror scenes. It is not suitable for children or most younger teens.

Bring Her Back Parents Guide: What to Expect

This is a dark, intense, and emotional horror movie. It includes supernatural and psychological horror, with themes of grief, trauma, and danger involving children. The film has a very serious and scary tone with no comic relief.

Early in the story, the children discover their father dead, which sets the emotional tone for the rest of the movie. The mood remains sad, frightening, and disturbing throughout. The horror mixes family drama with terrifying rituals.

Violence and Gore

• Very strong and graphic: There are scenes of brutal violence, blood, and realistic injuries.
• Ritualistic horror: Viewers will see disturbing ceremonies involving blood.
• Death and harm: Several characters die. Even the main child characters are in constant danger.
• Shocking moments: The violence is meant to shock and unsettle viewers, especially with how it affects children.

Language

• Frequent strong profanity: Characters use curse words like the “F-word” and other harsh language.
• Rough and mature dialogue: The tone and conversations reflect the seriousness of the story and the horror genre.

Sexual Content and Nudity

• Graphic nudity: The movie includes non-sexual nudity in frightening and ritual scenes.
• No sex scenes: There are no romantic or sexual situations. Nudity is only used to disturb and unsettle the viewer in horror scenes.

Substance Use

• Underage drinking: Teen characters are shown drinking alcohol. This is part of the story, not shown positively.
• No drug use: The movie does not feature illegal drugs or other substance abuse beyond alcohol.

Scary and Disturbing Scenes

• Frightening atmosphere: The film is filled with dread, fear, and jump scares. Even quiet moments feel unsafe.
• Psychological horror: The emotional impact is just as strong as the physical horror.
• Emotional trauma: Characters deal with death, grief, fear, and helplessness. Scenes of crying, screaming, and despair are common.
• Supernatural elements: There are dark rituals and possibly demonic or spiritual forces. These make the movie deeply unsettling.

Suitability by Age

• Ages 10–12: Not suitable. This film is extremely intense. The violence and scary scenes are far too much for pre-teens. It includes graphic gore and very traumatic events (like finding a parent dead). Children this age would likely be very frightened or even traumatized. They should not watch this film at all.
• Ages 13–15: Not recommended. Most younger teens will find this movie overwhelming. Even though they may have seen PG-13 horror before, Bring Her Back goes much further with gore and horror. Characters use a lot of profanity, and there are really scary scenes with blood. It could cause nightmares or strong anxiety. If a 13–15 year-old watches it, it should only be with a parent present, and even then many parents will decide to skip it.
• Ages 16–17: Caution. By this age, some teens might be able to handle it in a movie context. However, it is still very intense and can be upsetting. The rating R suggests it is really intended for adults 17 or 18 and up. Parents should judge their teen’s maturity. Some older teens (17) who are used to serious horror might watch it, but it’s still a hard film. In general, it’s safest to save this for 17+ and only with guidance.

Tips for Parents Before Watching the movie with kids

• Preview the film first: Watch the movie yourself before allowing your teen to view it.
• Talk with your child: Discuss the serious themes and make sure they understand what’s fictional.
• Set expectations: Let them know it is a very scary and emotional movie. Encourage them to stop watching if overwhelmed.
• Watch reactions: Stay aware of how your child responds. Be ready to pause or stop the movie.
• Reassure and explain: Help them understand that the horror is not real, and talk through any fears or confusion.
• Know your child: If your child is sensitive or not used to horror, it’s best to skip this film.

Bring Her Back Official Trailer

You can watch the official trailer for Bring Her Back on YouTube: Bring Her Back – Official Trailer (A24), and here also:-

The trailer gives a taste of the mood, but the full movie is much more intense and disturbing.

FAQs

Q: What is the age rating for Bring Her Back?
A: It is rated R by the MPAA. The rating notice says it has “strong disturbing bloody violent content, some grisly images, graphic nudity, underage drinking and language”. R means it’s for adults (17+) or with parental guidance.

Q: Is Bring Her Back suitable for kids or teens?
A: No. This movie is intended for adults. It is not suitable for younger kids (under 17). Even many teens under 17 may find it too disturbing. It has very graphic violence and horror.

Q: How violent is Bring Her Back?
A: It is very violent and graphic. There are ritual scenes with blood, characters are hurt and killed, and it shows gruesome images. One scene even shows a main character with a severe injury. The violence is intense and realistic, not suitable for kids.

Q: Does Bring Her Back have strong language?
A: Yes. The characters use a lot of strong curse words (lots of swearing). The official rating mentions “language”meaning plenty of profanity.

Q: Are there any sex scenes or nudity?
A: There is nudity, but no sex scenes. The nudity is graphic and appears in frightening contexts (for example, as part of the horror rituals). It is not romantic at all. People are shown without clothes to shock viewers, not for any sexual reason.

Q: Will it be too scary for older children or young teens?
A: Very likely yes. The movie is designed to be scary and upsetting. Even older teenagers (16–17) could find it disturbing. For ages 13–15 it is almost certainly too intense. Parents should be very cautious and probably avoid letting younger teens watch it.

Q: When will Bring Her Back be released?
A: It opens in Australia on May 29, 2025, and in the United States on May 30, 2025. It is distributed by A24 (USA) and Stage 6 Films (Australia).