Father Mother Sister Brother (2025) is a U.S./Ireland/France/Italy/Japan comedy-drama triptych written and directed by Jim Jarmusch.
The ensemble includes Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Indya Moore, and Luka Sabbat.
Three gentle, present-day stories follow adult children and their complicated parents across New Jersey, Dublin, and Paris.
The film premiered in Competition at Venice on August 31, 2025, screens as the NYFF63 Centerpiece on October 3, 2025, and opens in the U.S. via MUBI on December 24, 2025.
Father Mother Sister Brother Age Rating
Father Mother Sister Brother is raed R — “for language.” This rating was issued by the MPA (Rating Bulletin #2890, cert #55253).
Festival reviews describe a quiet, dialogue-driven film about grief, memory, and awkward family reunions, rather than graphic content.
Violence & Peril
Level: Mild. No action or gore. Tension is emotional—uncomfortable conversations, estrangement, and sorting through a late parent’s belongings; a parental death is referenced off-screen. Atmosphere is reflective, not frightening.
Language
Level: Strong, intermittent. Adult conversations include multiple strong words; this is the sole reason for the R rating. No credible reporting of slurs as a theme.
Mature Themes
Grief, aging parents, sibling resentment, class and status discomfort, and boundary-setting in families. Some social drinking appears; no reports of explicit sexual content or drug use in festival coverage.
Is Father Mother Sister Brother Suitable for Teens?
Ages 13–14: No. The U.S. R rating restricts under-17s without an adult, and the language may be strong for younger teens.
Ages 15–16: With Guidance. Mature teens who like calm, character-focused stories can handle the language and heavy themes if co-viewing and discussing afterward.
Ages 17+: Yes. Ideal for older teens and adults who enjoy meditative, talky dramas.
Final recommendation: 15–16 with guidance; 17+ recommended due to R for language and the film’s mellow, adult tone.
What Parents Can Do
- Set expectations about tone. Explain it’s slow, quiet, and conversation-heavy—less plot, more feelings.
- Discuss grief and keepsakes. Use the Paris chapter to talk about loss, memory, and what families keep or let go.
- Talk boundaries with aging parents. The New Jersey and Dublin segments open gentle doors to responsibility and honesty in families.
Official Trailer
FAQs
1) What is the official age rating for Father Mother Sister Brother (2025)?
The MPA rates it R for language (Bulletin #2890, cert #55253).
2) Is Father Mother Sister Brother appropriate for teens?
Best for 17+. Ages 15–16 may watch with parental guidance if comfortable with strong language and mature themes.
3) How much violence or scary content is there?
Very little. Any peril is emotional; a parental death is mentioned, not shown.
4) Does the movie include slurs or hateful language?
Coverage notes strong language, but not slurs as a focus.
5) Is there sexual content or nudity?
Festival write-ups don’t highlight sexual content; the R is only for language.
6) Where can I watch Father Mother Sister Brother?
U.S. theatrical release is December 24, 2025 via MUBI (streaming plans not yet announced).