The Damned (1969)

Kernel Score: 80% · 225 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Drama, History

Released: 1969-10-30

Runtime: 158 minutes

Overview

In the early days of Nazi Germany, a powerful noble family must adjust to life under the new dictatorship regime.

The Damned parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that The Damned is an R-rated historical drama depicting a wealthy family's moral decay under early Nazi rule, including incest and murder.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts murder, poisoning, and the brutality of a family's entanglement with the rising Nazi regime.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Keywords indicate an orgy, incest, and cross-dressing among the decadent family depicted.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Luchino Visconti

Cast

  • Dirk Bogarde as Frederick Bruckmann
  • Ingrid Thulin as Sophie Von Essenbeck
  • Helmut Griem as Aschenbach
  • Helmut Berger as Martin Von Essenbeck
  • Renaud Verley as Günther Von Essenbeck
  • Umberto Orsini as Herbert Thallman
  • Reinhard Kolldehoff as Konstantin von Essenbeck
  • Albrecht Schoenhals as Baron Joachim Von Essenbeck
  • Florinda Bolkan as Olga
  • Nora Ricci as Governess

The Damned FAQ

Is The Damned good?

The Damned has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 225 audience ratings.

Is The Damned OK for kids?

The Damned is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Damned is an R-rated historical drama depicting a wealthy family's moral decay under early Nazi rule, including incest and murder.

What movies are like The Damned?

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