Parent Reviews of Elio

Movie 2025 PG 99 minutes
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Parents Say

age 8+

Based on 47 parent reviews

Parents say this film elicits strong reactions from viewers, with some praising its heartfelt messages about belonging and friendship while others criticize its intense and often disturbing content, deeming it inappropriate for younger audiences. The movie presents themes of loneliness and bullying but suffers from elements that some found too scary and poorly resolved, leading to mixed responses on whether it's suitable for children.

  • strong messages
  • intense content
  • inappropriate for kids
  • mixed responses
  • themes of loneliness
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