Content & Trigger Warnings for Mary and Max (2009)
10 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Mary and Max (2009) contains 10 content warnings : Ableism (depicted), Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Death of a parent, Eating disorders, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Needles / medical procedures, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 4/5), Suicide (discussed or ideation) (severity 4/5), Self-harm / suicide (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Ableism (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Max has Asperger's syndrome and faces social isolation and misunderstanding due to his condition; the film explores how society fails neurodiverse individuals. |
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | 2/5 | Referenced | Damien's struggle with his sexuality is touched upon |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 3/5 | Depicted | Parental death occurs during the story |
| Eating disorders | 3/5 | Depicted | Max's overeating and relationship with food is a significant character element |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 4/5 | Depicted | Themes of profound loneliness, depression, and loss pervade the film; characters deal with abandonment, death, and mental health struggles throughout. |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 4/5 | Depicted | Main character Mary attempts suicide multiple times; depression is a central theme |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Needles / medical procedures | 2/5 | Depicted | Medical and psychiatric treatment elements |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Mary develops a serious alcohol problem |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 2/5 | Depicted | Mary's neglectful and dysfunctional childhood is depicted |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Multiple suicide attempts depicted in animated form |
Identity & Discrimination
Max has Asperger's syndrome and faces social isolation and misunderstanding due to his condition; the film explores how society fails neurodiverse individuals.
Damien's struggle with his sexuality is touched upon
Mental Health & Emotional
Max's overeating and relationship with food is a significant character element
Themes of profound loneliness, depression, and loss pervade the film; characters deal with abandonment, death, and mental health struggles throughout.
Main character Mary attempts suicide multiple times; depression is a central theme
