The Travellers (2025) is an Australian comedy-drama about family and homecoming. It is written and directed by Bruce Beresford, based on personal experiences about returning home during an ailing parent’s illness. The film stars Luke Bracey as Stephen Seary, Bryan Brown as Fred, and Susie Porter as Nikki.
The story follows Stephen, a successful European-based stage designer, who returns to his Western Australia hometown to say goodbye to his dying mother, only to face unresolved family tensions and past relationships. The film opened in Australian cinemas on 9 October 2025 and is distributed by Sony Pictures.
The Travellers Age Rating
The Travellers has an Australian Classification of M (Mature) for coarse language and sex scenes, and industry notes cite “coarse language and sex scenes” as the consumer advice. U.S. listings also report a Motion Picture Association (MPA) rating of R for some sexual content on parental guide pages, so parents outside Australia may see an R classification when the film is released locally.
The Australian M classification signals content intended for mature viewers and is not a legally enforced restriction, while an MPA R rating indicates restricted theatrical release in the U.S., requiring accompanying adults for under-17s. If you live outside Australia, check your local rating before deciding.
Violence & Peril
Violence is minimal and brief. The film focuses on interpersonal conflict and tense exchanges, not physical harm. There are no scenes of graphic injury or prolonged peril. The emotional weight comes from family arguments and grief, rather than physical danger.
Language
Coarse and strong language appears with moderate impact. Characters use adult profanity during arguments and emotional scenes. The language contributes to realism and is used in naturalistic family interactions. Expect frequent coarse words through several scenes.
Mature Themes
The film deals with mature themes: death, aging, family estrangement, and romantic pasts. There are sexual scenes of mild to moderate impact; nudity is not highlighted by Australian notes as strong, but sexual interludes are present. Alcohol appears in social contexts. The story treats serious topics with warmth and occasional humor, but it is aimed at adult perspectives on family and mortality.
Is The Travellers Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: No. The themes of death, sexual content, and coarse language are inappropriate for preteens.
Ages 13–15: Not recommended. Younger teens may handle the emotional beats but will encounter sexual scenes and frequent coarse language.
Ages 16–17: With guidance. Older teens who are mature may watch with a parent, provided parents are willing to discuss sexual content and grief themes afterward.
Ages 18+: Yes. Adults will get the most from the film’s nuance about family, identity, and aging.
Final recommendation: Suitable for mature older teens (16+) with parental guidance; otherwise best for adult viewers.
What Parents Can Do
- Watch the film first if possible, so you can judge whether your teen is ready for frank discussions of death and intimate scenes.
- Prepare to talk about grief, care responsibilities, and family estrangement; use the film’s scenes as discussion prompts.
- Explain the context of coarse language and sexual content, and contrast cinematic portrayal with healthy real-world relationships.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is The Travellers rated?
A: The Australian Classification Board rated it M for coarse language and sex scenes; U.S. listings report an MPA R for some sexual content.
Q: Is The Travellers appropriate for teens?
A: Older teens (16–17) can watch with parental guidance; younger teens should not.
Q: Are there violent or scary scenes?
A: No. Violence is minimal; the film’s tension is emotional and relational.
Q: Is there strong language or slurs?
A: Yes. Coarse language appears throughout and is part of the film’s realistic dialogue.
Q: Is there sexual content or nudity?
A: The film contains sexual scenes flagged in classification notes as sex scenes. Nudity is not marked as a strong concern by Australian notes, but sexual content is present.
Q: Where can I watch The Travellers?
A: It opened in Australian cinemas on 9 October 2025; international release and streaming windows vary by territory. Check local listings for dates.