If you are having issues with your preteen acting out, I recommend you go to see this together. The movie itself is too complex and dark for young, young kids, (tho the 'wild things' are quite well done), but some of the subtext could initiate dialogue leading to understanding between the parent and child. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie as a adult. 16-21 yrs old and kids under 8 would probably get bored or think it was lame.