Disturbia

Disturbia

Movie (2007)

Every killer lives next door to someone.

Kale has a life most teenagers would envy. He spends his days endlessly playing video games, surfing the net, eating junk food and watching cable. He has complete free reign of the house, and a beautiful young hottie named Ashley has just moved in next door. There’s only one problem—he’s not allowed to leave the house. Kale’s under court-ordered house arrest for three months, and if he takes one step beyond a 100-foot perimeter of the house, his next confinement will be in a real prison.

Thriller
Drama
Mystery
105 minutes
Released
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Family guidance

Ages 14+

The film features intense suspense, sequences of peril, and themes of obsession suitable for older adolescents. Its focus on voyeurism and high-stakes isolation requires the emotional maturity to distinguish between cinematic thrill-seeking and real-world boundary crossing.

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What to know before you start

Content details to help you decide what fits your child.

Sex & Nudity

2/5

The film features teenage romantic interest, including scenes of teenagers in swimwear and some suggestive dialogue. There are no explicit sexual situations or graphic nudity.

Violence & Gore

3/5

The movie contains scenes of suspenseful stalking, physical altercations, and injuries related to a murder mystery plot. While some blood is shown, it avoids excessive gore or torture.

Profanity

3/5

The dialogue includes moderate profanity, featuring words such as 'sh*t' (frequent), 'f*ck' (infrequent/used in anger), 'a*s', and 'b*tch'. These are primarily used in moments of high emotional stress or casual teenage interaction.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

2/5

There are occasional scenes depicting teenage characters consuming alcohol at parties. These moments are brief and serve to depict the social environment of the characters.

Frightening Scenes

3/5

The film relies heavily on psychological suspense and 'cat-and-mouse' tension. Several jump scares and intense sequences involving a dangerous neighbor provide a consistently uneasy atmosphere.

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

This is a suspenseful thriller about a teenager learning that paying too much attention to neighbors can lead to unexpected and dangerous consequences.

Content Warnings

Intense suspense
Threats of violence

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

Expect high-tension sequences that build sustained anxiety; the premise revolves around surveillance and the privacy of others, which may prompt conversations about digital or personal boundaries.

What Kids Can Learn

Viewers can reflect on the thin line between curiosity and stalking, as well as the importance of accountability for personal conduct.

Key Topics Discussed

Surveillance
Isolation
Trust

Why Parents Might Like It

The film offers a modern, high-stakes spin on classic suspense tropes, keeping viewers engaged with its pacing and psychological tension.

Positives & learning

Positive messages

3/5

The narrative emphasizes the importance of vigilance, trusting one's instincts, and the necessity of taking responsibility for one's actions, even under restrictive circumstances.

Role models

3/5

Protagonists exhibit resilience and clever problem-solving, though their judgment is frequently clouded by impulsive behavior typical of teenagers.

Representation

2/5

Characters reflect a standard suburban demographic with some inclusion, though depth of cultural identity is not a focal point of the story.

Learning

1/5

No significant educational content indicated in available information, as the film is designed for psychological suspense and entertainment.

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