A little too violent and sexual.
Tools for this page
Tristan & Isolde
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings(Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)
Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13. -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
The legend of young love going wrong, again.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–14
What to watch out for
-
Violence:
-
Sex:
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
-
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
What Parents Need to Know
About Tristan & Isolde
Parents need to know that this film includes several fierce medieval battle scenes, featuring swords, mallets, spears, knives, and arrows, and resulting in dead and bloody/wounded bodies. The young lovers appear in various states of undress and throes of passion (kissing, embracing, hiding from authorities); in one scene, two women strip to lie next to the naked, just washed-ashore Tristan in order to warm him. The young lovers engage in an adulterous affair after she is married. Characters drink during party scenes.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the characters' efforts to balance desire and duty. How do the young people deal with losing parents (Tristan loses both; Isolde's mother is absent), or seek moral ground while living during wartime? How does the film follow the well-known legend that serves as its source?
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
henry cavill is hotttttt.
Just read the heading. over and over. Till you agree. Thank you.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
interesting but dull at the same time
The story thrilled my teenagers to death but I was a little bored by the actual film. It interested me enough to look for other versions of the story but not enough to actually sit still through the whole movie
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
BEST MOVIE EVER
this was sooo sweet, i thought it was better than romeo and juliet, james franco is sooooooooo hot!!I think that is does matter that you know your kids before you let them watch it. But i think it was awesome, i felt horrible watching tristan suffer as he watched her with his king. And when he died i cried. Best movie ever.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Good Romance
I was pretty impressed with this Hollywood romance. The time period includes violence but overall it was quite clean (swearing, sex etc.) I enjoyed it even though it was sad and I wished for a better ending.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Best movie I've ever seen in my life <33
i loved it so much, the story was great. it was touching, well written, and the acting was wonderful. it helps that james franco was in it (he is SO cute!!) i am totally going to preorder this movie. i think it's the best movie i've ever seen in my life.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I'm gonna pre-order it!!
I thought this was one of the best movies I've ever seen. I have two younger siblings, and I think this movie is appropraite for ages 12 and up. There are a few scenes of sensuality, and there is some violence, but nothing is overly bad. I think it was a great story, though it is sad... I cried!! Tristan is ADORABLE and the acting is great in this movie! If you haven't seen it yet, SEE IT!!! It will blow you away :)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great
This movie is great for 15+
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A very good movie!!
One of the best movies of the year. While the reviews have been iffy, I thought this movie was extremely good. A classic love story the will never get old. It tells the tale of two people in a love that is forbidden. While there are flaws in the movie, they can easily be overlooked by the wonderfull acting and the beautiful tale. 4 star, wonderfull see!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.Tell us your child's age:
Already a member? Log inOur Members Rate It
Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
Have you seen it? 
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
