Netflix’s The Weekend Away, is based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Alderson. This highly-anticipated thriller stars Gossip Girl’s (Blair Waldorf), Leighton Meester, making it appealing to the teen crowd. Is The Weekend Away kid-friendly? I’m breaking down all of the thematic elements, including its TV-14 rating, in my The Weekend Away Parents Guide and Movie Review. Here’s what parents need to know to help YOU decide if it’s appropriate for kids. As always, no spoilers!
The Weekend Away Parents Guide + Movie Review
Beth (Leighton Meester), and Kate (Christina Wolf), couldn’t be more opposite. But, that seems to be why they’re such great friends. They balance each other out. A weekend vacation is long overdue for these best friends. Beth is a new mom and Kate just went through a divorce. A quick escape from reality seems to be exactly what they both desperately need.
But what was supposed to be an exciting evening out, turns deadly. Beth wakes up with no recollection of what happened the night before, and Kate is missing. Before long, Beth finds herself at a morgue identifying Kate’s body, and is now a prime suspect in her friends murder.
Trapped in a foreign country and desperate to prove her innocence, Beth seeks out to uncover what truly happened to Kate.
IS THE WEEKEND AWAY KID-FRIENDLY? HERE’S YOUR PARENTS GUIDE:
Fans of Gossip Girl are going to want to see Leighton Meester’s character in The Weekend Away. But what ages is it best suited for? Netflix’s The Weekend Away has an MPAA rating of TV-14 for violence, language, and suggestive dialogue. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. Here’s what parents need to know before watching The Weekend Away with their children.
Language
I was honesty expecting more language than was present in this film. There aren’t any F bombs. I did hear the word “B!tch” used multiple times, but overall I found the language not terrible.
Violence
There is quite a bit of violence in The Weekend Away. Ultimately the movie is about a murder, so this is to be expected. You will see guns, knives, chase scenes, and dead bodies. One character falls to their death. It is no secret that Kate drowns. Her murder is shown.
Mature Content
This is where The Weekend Away earns its TV-14 rating. Drugs play a big role in this film. You will see characters participate in illegal drugs and others will be drugged unbeknownst to them. There is a lot of heavy drinking right from the start, and a lot of talk about “getting drunk.” The way alcohol is portrayed is glorified, however, you are also shown the dangers of excessive drinking and drugs.
Some characters engage on sex, but no nudity is shown.
Age Recommendation
The Weekend Away might appeal to teens, but it was not made for them. I would recommend this Netflix film for mature ages 16 and up and encourage you to watch with them.
Overall Thoughts
Netflix’s The Weekend Away is your classic whodunit thriller. Its nonstop action will keep viewers engaged and continuously guessing along the way. The many twists and turns will have you questioning everything. The Weekend Away is fast-paced and a great flick to sit down and escape your own reality. Sure it might be a bit anxiety inducing and get your heart pounding, but its a decent watch. Stream The Weekend Away exclusively on Netflix!
The Weekend Away Synopsis
A weekend getaway to Croatia goes awry when a woman (Leighton Meester) is accused of killing her best friend (Christina Wolfe) and her efforts to get to the truth uncover a painful secret.
I HOPE YOU FOUND THIS THE WEEKEND AWAY PARENTS GUIDE AND MOVIE REVIEW HELPFUL FOR YOUR FAMILY. WILL YOU BE WATCHING?!
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