The Housemaid (2025) is an American psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden’s bestselling 2022 novel. The film is directed by Paul Feig and written by Rebecca Sonnenshine, with a score by Theodore Shapiro.
The main cast includes Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway, Amanda Seyfried as Nina Winchester, and Brandon Sklenar as Andrew Winchester.
Millie accepts a live-in housemaid job with the wealthy Winchester family and soon uncovers dangerous, twisted secrets in their Long Island mansion; the film opens wide on December 19, 2025.
The Housemaid Age Rating
The Housemaid is rated R by the MPAA for strong/bloody violent content, sexual assault, sexual content, nudity and language. This R rating indicates the film contains adult material that the MPAA judges inappropriate for viewers under 17 without an accompanying adult. The UK classification notes strong violence, injury detail, sex, sexual violence, and very strong language, confirming the mature tone.
Violence & Peril
Violence is a prominent, often graphic element of the film. Scenes build from tense domestic conflict into bloody, visceral set pieces by the finale, including injury detail and on-screen physical harm. The danger is both physical and psychological; the film uses close, intimate staging to heighten dread. Parents should expect sustained, realistic peril that may be disturbing for teens.
Language
The film uses very strong and frequent profanity, including multiple uses of the strongest expletives. Characters also speak in cutting, threatening tones during confrontations and emotional breakdowns. There may be slurs or demeaning language tied to abusive scenes, used to underline manipulation and power dynamics. Language contributes heavily to the film’s abrasive, adult tone.
Mature Themes
The Housemaid explores sexual assault, manipulation, domestic abuse, and exploitation. Sexual content includes nudity and scenes of a sexual nature, and the plot features an explicit sexual assault element that is central to the story’s stakes. The narrative also addresses class, power, and trauma, and contains emotional triggers such as coercion, gaslighting, and grief. These themes are handled as high-stakes, adult material rather than background hints.
Is The Housemaid Suitable for Teens?
Ages 11–13: No. The film’s combination of sexual assault content, frank nudity, graphic violence, and very strong language makes it inappropriate for preteens.
Ages 14–16: No / With Guidance. While some mature teens may understand the story’s themes, the explicit sexual violence and bloody imagery require significant parental discretion. We advise parents not to allow unsupervised viewing at this age.
Ages 17+: With Guidance. Older teens (17 and up) may watch with an informed, prepared parent. If a teen has personal history with abuse or trauma, parents should avoid showing this film or pre-screen it first.
Final recommendation: This is an adult R-rated thriller. It is not suitable for younger teens and should be shown to older teens only with active parental preparation and post-viewing discussion.
What Parents Can Do
Watch the film first yourself. Pre-screening helps you judge whether the sexual assault scenes and violent images are appropriate for your teen.
Prepare a short conversation plan. If you allow viewing, explain the difference between fictional dramatization and real-world help, and provide resources (hotlines, school counselor) in case the content triggers strong emotions.
Use the film as a teaching moment. Discuss consent, manipulation, power dynamics, and safe boundaries rather than focusing only on the shocks.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the official age rating for The Housemaid?
A: The Housemaid is rated R by the MPAA for strong/bloody violent content, sexual assault, sexual content, nudity and language.
Q: Is The Housemaid appropriate for kids or younger teens?
A: No. The film contains sexual violence, explicit nudity, and graphic violence, making it unsuitable for children and younger teens.
Q: Are there scary or violent scenes that could frighten viewers?
A: Yes. The movie includes sustained peril, bloody imagery, and sudden violent escalations that can be frightening and disturbing.
Q: How strong is the language?
A: The film uses very strong and frequent profanity. Expect repeated use of harsh expletives.
Q: Does the film contain sexual content or nudity?
A: Yes. There are explicit sexual elements, nudity, and a depiction of sexual assault that are central to the plot.
Q: Where and when can I watch The Housemaid?
A: The Housemaid opens in U.S. theaters on December 19, 2025, distributed by Lionsgate. Check local listings for showtimes. (Official Movie Site: The Housemaid)