Content & Trigger Warnings for The Reader (2008)
6 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Reader (2008) contains 6 content warnings : Hate crimes (depicted), Death of a child, War / combat, Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Child abuse / harm to children, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Hate crimes (depicted) (severity 4/5), Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations (severity 4/5), Child abuse / harm to children (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Hate crimes (depicted) | 4/5 | Referenced | The Holocaust and Nazi war crimes are discussed in detail during trial scenes |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 3/5 | Referenced | Deaths of children during the Holocaust are discussed in trial testimony |
| Other | |||
| War / combat | 3/5 | Referenced | Post-WWII setting with Holocaust aftermath discussed extensively |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | 4/5 | Depicted | An adult woman initiates a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy; statutory rape |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 4/5 | Depicted | The sexual abuse of a minor is central to the plot |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | A character dies by suicide |
Identity & Discrimination
The Holocaust and Nazi war crimes are discussed in detail during trial scenes
Mental Health & Emotional
Deaths of children during the Holocaust are discussed in trial testimony
Other
Sexual Content
An adult woman initiates a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy; statutory rape
