Our take
Sentimental Value is rated R for brief nudity, sexual references, and language. Joachim Trier's Norwegian drama follows sisters reuniting with their estranged father, a filmmaker. Dialogue references a past suicide, therapy, drunk phone calls, and sharp family arguments. An adult arthouse drama for older teens, not a light family watch
Uplifting themes
Honesty and reconciliation are attempted amid painful history
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Story (may spoil tone)
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star.
Details
Violence Suicide and self-harm referenced in dialogue rather than shown graphica…
Suicide and self-harm referenced in dialogue rather than shown graphically
Language Strong profanity during heated family and film-set arguments
Strong profanity during heated family and film-set arguments
Sex / nudity Brief nudity and sexual references in an adult drama tone
Brief nudity and sexual references in an adult drama tone
Drugs / alcohol Drunk phone calls and social drinking in family scenes
Drunk phone calls and social drinking in family scenes
Frightening Emotional intensity more than horror; family confrontations feel raw
Emotional intensity more than horror; family confrontations feel raw
Self-harm / suicide Past suicide and a suicide attempt discussed in family history
Past suicide and a suicide attempt discussed in family history
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Therapy, grief, and long-term trauma shape the family reunion
Therapy, grief, and long-term trauma shape the family reunion
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Death, absence, and unfinished goodbyes drive the sisters' arc
Death, absence, and unfinished goodbyes drive the sisters' arc
Talk after watching
- Adult children confront a famous parent. How do fame and absence shape family bonds?
- Creative work and personal pain overlap. Can art heal or reopen old wounds?
- The film discusses suicide in the past. How should families talk about loss safely?