Regretting You Parents Guide

Regretting You is Rated PG-13 by Motion Picture Rating (MPA) for sexual content, teen drug and alcohol use, and brief strong language.

Story Summary (Spoiler-light)

Regretting You centers on Morgan and her teenage daughter Clara, whose already tense relationship is pushed to the breaking point after a tragic accident claims the lives of Clara’s father and Morgan’s sister.

Morgan struggles to hold her life together and keep her identity while also trying to support a grieving daughter. Clara, meanwhile, is angry, wounded, and seeking connection (and answers) in places her mother might not approve.

As secrets emerge (including betrayals, emotional fallout, and hidden motivations), Morgan and Clara are forced to rebuild trust, redefine love, and discover whether they can become stronger together than they were apart.

Alongside the central mother-daughter plot, Clara forms a connection with “Miller,” a character who challenges her boundaries and becomes a romantic interest one with complications.

The tone as hinted in trailers and early looks is emotional and intense, with occasional lighter moments to break the tension.

The cast is strong Grace brings her trademark emotional clarity, Williams balances strength with tender vulnerability, and Mason Thames’s Miller adds a romantic tension that both complicates and humanizes Clara’s reactions. Though some flirtations (kisses, intimate moments) are inevitably part of the plot, reports suggest that the production leaned into restraint rather than spectacle many improvised kisses, for instance, were reportedly trimmed or cut entirely.

In sum: Regretting You offers a mature, introspective story that will resonate most with teens and adults who are ready to accompany its characters through grief and reconciliation. I’d lean toward a PG-13 (or equivalent 12A) rating. Families watching together should prepare: this isn’t escapism it’s emotional confrontation.

Detailed Content Breakdown for Parents

Below is a more fine-grained look at what parents should know before deciding whether this film is appropriate for their children.

Violence & Intensity: There is no evidence of graphic violence from trailers or reports. The “violence” is mostly implied in the form of a tragic accident that kills characters. Much of the tension and “intensity” comes from emotional conflict arguments, crying, confrontations, betrayal.Scenes around grief, funerals, and emotional breakdowns may feel heavy to sensitive viewers.

Language / Profanity: Based on what’s been revealed so far, strong profanity seems unlikely to be a major presence (no public mention of heavy curse words or slurs).Mild to moderate language is possible in heated moments (e.g. “damn,” “hell,” etc.), but nothing indicates full adult profanity.There’s no indication of hateful or slur language in promotional materials.

Sexual Content / Nudity: The film does involve a romantic arc for Clara and Miller, and the actors mention improvised kisses happening on set.  However, interviews suggest many of those kisses were cut or toned down. No reports hint at nudity or explicit sexual content as of now.Expect perhaps some romantic chemistry, kissing, emotional closeness, but likely within PG-13 boundaries.

Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking: I found no specific references to drug use in the sources I checked.No strong mention of drinking or smoking as a major plot element.If present, they might be incidental or peripheral, not glamorized.

Scary or Disturbing Scenes: The loss of parents, funeral scenes, and grief may be emotionally distressing particularly for younger or more sensitive viewers.Some moments of tension or betrayal might feel upsetting (e.g. revelations, broken trust).There is no indication of horror, gore, or supernatural elements, so the “scary” aspect is more in emotional tone than shock.

Parental Concerns

• The film may be emotionally heavy, especially in scenes dealing with death, grief, betrayal, and family conflict. Younger viewers or sensitive kids might find it upsetting.
• Some romantic elements (kissing, intimate tension) may catch younger teens off guard.
• Surprises or plot twists relating to betrayal or hidden secrets may feel jarring.
• If audiences expect the feel-good version of romance, the darker emotional beats might feel more serious than anticipated.
• Because the film is based on a Colleen Hoover novel, which often deals in complex emotional territory, there is the possibility of depictions of more mature relational dynamics (manipulation, emotional tension) beyond a simple romance.

Final Verdict

Regretting You is shaping up to be an emotionally resonant, bittersweet drama about loss, love, and the messy work of mending relationships. For most teen and adult audiences, it should offer meaningful themes and performances without crossing into explicit territory. But it’s not light entertainment it expects viewers to engage with pain and regret.

If your teen is comfortable with stories of grief, family conflict, and romantic tension, this could be a good pick (ideally with a parent nearby). For younger viewers or highly sensitive ones, waiting or pre-screening is wise. My prediction: PG-13 (or equivalent), and most suitable for ages roughly 13+.

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