A Family Affair

NZ release: 28 June 2024

Offensive language, sex scenes Rated on: 28 June 2024

A Family Affair film poster

What’s it about?

A surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman, her mother and her movie star boss as they face the complications of love, sex and identity.

The facts

Why did it get this rating?

This film was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Sex scenes

We see a couple passionately kissing before moving to the bedroom. They undress each other and we see him bare-chested and her wearing a bra. They’re walked in on by an unexpected visitor and it’s a momentary glimpse of her on top of him, seen from behind. They quickly jump out of bed and cover themselves.

Offensive language

Swearing is used as an exclamation when characters are surprised or in conversation. “F*ck” “sh*t” and “b*tch” are the strongest words used.

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