The Better Sister

Director(s)Kim Arndt, Joey Adams, Becks Wallace, Kacie Hermanson
Production year2025
Genre(s)Drama, Thriller
Approx. running minutes56m
CastElizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Corey Stoll

The Better Sister

Classified Date:
03/06/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
very strong language, strong sex references, bloody images, sexual threat
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming

THE BETTER SISTER is a US mystery crime thriller series; in this episode, a successful media executive is questioned by police after her husband is found murdered.

language
There is infrequent use of very strong language (‘c**t’) in addition to more frequent use of strong language (‘f**k’, ‘motherf**ker’). Milder terms include ‘cock’, ‘prick’, ‘bitch’, ‘shit’, ‘balls’ and ‘asshole’.
sex
There is brief sight of a pornographic DVD cover featuring breast nudity. Verbal sex references include a comic reference to public sex, as well as uses of the term ‘f**k’ in the sexual sense.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A woman happens upon a crude and sexually threatening comment about herself on the internet, and later receives a parcel containing a pornographic DVD - the title of which alludes to sexualised violence - with her face pasted onto the cover.
injury detail
A person discovers a dead body lying in a pool of blood and tries to wake the victim, getting blood over her clothing and skin. These bloodstains remain visible in subsequent scenes as the woman undergoes police questioning.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
People are shown misusing drugs including marijuana and unidentified prescription pills. There are scenes of emotional upset, while another scene contains an undetailed reference to a person supposedly at risk of self-harm. A series of sexist comments on an internet message board contain discriminatory terms including ‘libtard’ and ‘feminazi’. Discrimination is not condoned.
strong language, sexual threat
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming

THE BETTER SISTER is a US drama series; in this episode, Nicky and Chloe continue to clash, and police put pressure on the family before making an arrest.

language
Strong language ('motherf**ker', 'f**k') features as well as milder terms ('whore', 'bitch', 'dick', 'ass', 'asshole', shit', 'bullshit', 'God', 'Christ', 'Jesus', 'hell', 'jerk').
sexual violence and sexual threat
A woman is anonymously sent a pornographic bondage DVD entitled 'Choked' featuring a naked deepfake image of herself.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
People and children are saved from drowning, and there are passing references to suicide and pornography. In other scenes, an addict is seen acting erratically. Discriminatory language includes use of 'dyke', and there are bloody images when a man's corpse is discovered.
strong language
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming

THE BETTER SISTER is a US crime drama series; in this episode, a preliminary hearing is held in the case against Ethan for his father’s murder.

language
Strong language (‘f**k’) features with milder terms such as ‘bitch’, ‘shit’, ‘ass’, ‘asshole’ and ‘bastard’.
additional issues
There is brief moderate threat, references to murder and occasional bloody images. A young girl uses a penknife to put a badly injured animal out of its suffering. Moderate sex references include comments about pornography, medication for erectile dysfunction and ‘feeling horny’, along with other rude humour. There are references to the misuse of cannabis. A Black lawyer remarks on racial discrimination in the justice system, and there is a use of the term 'queen' in a homophobic context.
strong language, references to child sex abuse and domestic abuse
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming

THE BETTER SISTER is a US crime drama series; in this episode, Nicky attempts to bring home to Chloe some truths about their father.

language
Strong language (‘f**k’, ‘motherf**ker’) is accompanied by milder terms such as ‘slut’, ‘bitch’, ‘ass’, ‘asshole’ and ‘shit’.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A woman recalls to her sister an experience of sexual violence at the hands of their alcoholic father when they were children. In another episode of abusive behaviour on the father’s part he is seen putting alcohol in his young daughter’s hot chocolate, which she drinks in an innocent effort to please him.
additional issues
There is occasional moderate threat and injury detail in the aftermath of off-screen violence. There are references to alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Moderate sex references include a brief establishment of sexual activity and a remark about ‘feeling horny’.
strong language, sex, sexual violence references
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming

THE BETTER SISTER is a US crime drama series; in this episode, a discovery is made that turns Ethan’s murder trial against him.

language
Strong language (‘f**k’, ‘motherf**ker’) features as well as milder terms such as ‘dick’, ‘slut’, ‘bitch’, ‘shit’, ‘balls’, ‘pissed off’, ‘asshole’ and ‘douchebag’.
sex
A brief scene of strong sex features thrusting in multiple positions.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A woman reads online hate mail which contains threats of sexual violence, and there are also undetailed references to child sexual abuse.
additional issues
There are references to drug misuse and drug dealing, and a woman struggles with her recovery from alcohol dependency. In a brief flashback, a father is seen putting alcohol in his daughter’s hot chocolate, which she drinks in an innocent effort to please him. There are also references to murder.
very strong language, brief strong sex
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming

THE BETTER SISTER is a drama series; in this episode, Nicky and Chloe take the stand.

language
Very strong language (‘c**t’) is used infrequently. There is also use of strong language (‘f**k’, ‘motherf**ker’) as well as use of milder terms including ‘bitch’, ‘shit’, ‘piss’, ‘asshole’, ‘bullshit’, ‘ass’, ‘God’, ‘Jesus’, ‘hell’ and ‘damn’.
sex
There are brief sex scenes featuring thrusting, riding and moaning. There are references to adultery and oral sex.
additional issues
There are verbal references to physical domestic abuse a woman suffered from her husband. During a spat, people slap each other. References are made to drug and alcohol addiction, although recovering alcoholics receive support. A menacing sequence features threat to a woman and baby in a pool. There is brief rude humour.
domestic abuse, sexual threat, brief strong sex, very strong language
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming

THE BETTER SISTER is a US drama thriller; in this episode Ethan, Nicky and Chloe bond after the court case, the police chase new leads, and a dark secret is unearthed.

violence
A woman is grabbed by her abusive husband, who pins her against a wall, leaving her with bruises. In other scenes, he drugs her and allows her to pass out face down in a swimming pool.
language
Very strong language ('c**t') is used infrequently; there is also strong language ('motherf**ker', 'f**k') and milder terms ('dick', 'prick', 'ass', 'asshole', shit', 'piss', 'bullshit', 'God', 'damn', 'Jesus').
sex
There is a brief scene of strong sex.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A woman is anonymously sent a pornographic DVD called 'Scissor Sisters' featuring deepfake images of herself and her sister.
additional issues
There are verbal references to a police officer being beaten by a pedophile who took and sold photographs of minors. In other scenes, punches are exchanged during an argument, and a woman confesses to taking mushrooms.
strong language, violence
Classified Date:
06/06/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming

THE BETTER SISTER is a drama series; in this episode, Nicky considers her future whilst Chloe rushes to help a friend.

violence
Two people fight, leading to one stabbing the other, with resultant bloody detail. A man is briefly seen pushing his wife roughly against a wall; there are other verbal references to domestic abuse.
language
There is use of strong language (‘c*cksucker’, ‘f**k’, ‘motherf**ker’) as well as use of milder terms such as ‘son of a bitch’, ‘shit’, ‘asshole’, ‘piss’, ‘ass’, ‘bullshit’, ‘bastard’, ‘Jesus’, ‘Christ’, ‘hell’, ‘God’ and ‘damn’.
additional issues
A bloody body is seen in the aftermath of violence. A woman reports a man for sexually inappropriate behaviour towards her. Couples are seen in pre-coital contexts, and there is use of the sexual term 'f**k'. A frightened woman retrieves a gun to protect herself. A person grieves when they learn about the death of their son. A teen is seen smoking a cigarette.
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Classified date29/05/2025
LanguageEnglish
violence
A woman is grabbed by her abusive husband, who pins her against a wall, leaving her with bruises. In other scenes, he drugs her and allows her to pass out face down in a swimming pool.
language
Very strong language ('c**t') is used infrequently; there is also strong language ('motherf**ker', 'f**k') and milder terms ('dick', 'prick', 'ass', 'asshole', shit', 'piss', 'bullshit', 'God', 'damn', 'Jesus').
sex
There is a brief scene of strong sex.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A woman is anonymously sent a pornographic DVD called 'Scissor Sisters' featuring deepfake images of herself and her sister.
additional issues
There are verbal references to a police officer being beaten by a pedophile who took and sold photographs of minors. In other scenes, punches are exchanged during an argument, and a woman confesses to taking mushrooms.
strong language, violence
Classified Date:
06/06/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
violence
Two people fight, leading to one stabbing the other, with resultant bloody detail. A man is briefly seen pushing his wife roughly against a wall; there are other verbal references to domestic abuse.
language
There is use of strong language (‘c*cksucker’, ‘f**k’, ‘motherf**ker’) as well as use of milder terms such as ‘son of a bitch’, ‘shit’, ‘asshole’, ‘piss’, ‘ass’, ‘bullshit’, ‘bastard’, ‘Jesus’, ‘Christ’, ‘hell’, ‘God’ and ‘damn’.
additional issues
A bloody body is seen in the aftermath of violence. A woman reports a man for sexually inappropriate behaviour towards her. Couples are seen in pre-coital contexts, and there is use of the sexual term 'f**k'. A frightened woman retrieves a gun to protect herself. A person grieves when they learn about the death of their son. A teen is seen smoking a cigarette.
very strong language, strong sex references, bloody images, sexual threat
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
There is infrequent use of very strong language (‘c**t’) in addition to more frequent use of strong language (‘f**k’, ‘motherf**ker’). Milder terms include ‘cock’, ‘prick’, ‘bitch’, ‘shit’, ‘balls’ and ‘asshole’.
sex
There is brief sight of a pornographic DVD cover featuring breast nudity. Verbal sex references include a comic reference to public sex, as well as uses of the term ‘f**k’ in the sexual sense.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A woman happens upon a crude and sexually threatening comment about herself on the internet, and later receives a parcel containing a pornographic DVD - the title of which alludes to sexualised violence - with her face pasted onto the cover.
injury detail
A person discovers a dead body lying in a pool of blood and tries to wake the victim, getting blood over her clothing and skin. These bloodstains remain visible in subsequent scenes as the woman undergoes police questioning.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
People are shown misusing drugs including marijuana and unidentified prescription pills. There are scenes of emotional upset, while another scene contains an undetailed reference to a person supposedly at risk of self-harm. A series of sexist comments on an internet message board contain discriminatory terms including ‘libtard’ and ‘feminazi’. Discrimination is not condoned.
strong language, sexual threat
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
Strong language ('motherf**ker', 'f**k') features as well as milder terms ('whore', 'bitch', 'dick', 'ass', 'asshole', shit', 'bullshit', 'God', 'Christ', 'Jesus', 'hell', 'jerk').
sexual violence and sexual threat
A woman is anonymously sent a pornographic bondage DVD entitled 'Choked' featuring a naked deepfake image of herself.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
People and children are saved from drowning, and there are passing references to suicide and pornography. In other scenes, an addict is seen acting erratically. Discriminatory language includes use of 'dyke', and there are bloody images when a man's corpse is discovered.
strong language
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
Strong language (‘f**k’) features with milder terms such as ‘bitch’, ‘shit’, ‘ass’, ‘asshole’ and ‘bastard’.
additional issues
There is brief moderate threat, references to murder and occasional bloody images. A young girl uses a penknife to put a badly injured animal out of its suffering. Moderate sex references include comments about pornography, medication for erectile dysfunction and ‘feeling horny’, along with other rude humour. There are references to the misuse of cannabis. A Black lawyer remarks on racial discrimination in the justice system, and there is a use of the term 'queen' in a homophobic context.
strong language, references to child sex abuse and domestic abuse
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
Strong language (‘f**k’, ‘motherf**ker’) is accompanied by milder terms such as ‘slut’, ‘bitch’, ‘ass’, ‘asshole’ and ‘shit’.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A woman recalls to her sister an experience of sexual violence at the hands of their alcoholic father when they were children. In another episode of abusive behaviour on the father’s part he is seen putting alcohol in his young daughter’s hot chocolate, which she drinks in an innocent effort to please him.
additional issues
There is occasional moderate threat and injury detail in the aftermath of off-screen violence. There are references to alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Moderate sex references include a brief establishment of sexual activity and a remark about ‘feeling horny’.
strong language, sex, sexual violence references
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
Strong language (‘f**k’, ‘motherf**ker’) features as well as milder terms such as ‘dick’, ‘slut’, ‘bitch’, ‘shit’, ‘balls’, ‘pissed off’, ‘asshole’ and ‘douchebag’.
sex
A brief scene of strong sex features thrusting in multiple positions.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A woman reads online hate mail which contains threats of sexual violence, and there are also undetailed references to child sexual abuse.
additional issues
There are references to drug misuse and drug dealing, and a woman struggles with her recovery from alcohol dependency. In a brief flashback, a father is seen putting alcohol in his daughter’s hot chocolate, which she drinks in an innocent effort to please him. There are also references to murder.
very strong language, brief strong sex
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
Very strong language (‘c**t’) is used infrequently. There is also use of strong language (‘f**k’, ‘motherf**ker’) as well as use of milder terms including ‘bitch’, ‘shit’, ‘piss’, ‘asshole’, ‘bullshit’, ‘ass’, ‘God’, ‘Jesus’, ‘hell’ and ‘damn’.
sex
There are brief sex scenes featuring thrusting, riding and moaning. There are references to adultery and oral sex.
additional issues
There are verbal references to physical domestic abuse a woman suffered from her husband. During a spat, people slap each other. References are made to drug and alcohol addiction, although recovering alcoholics receive support. A menacing sequence features threat to a woman and baby in a pool. There is brief rude humour.
domestic abuse, sexual threat, brief strong sex, very strong language
Classified Date:
29/05/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
violence
A woman is grabbed by her abusive husband, who pins her against a wall, leaving her with bruises. In other scenes, he drugs her and allows her to pass out face down in a swimming pool.
language
Very strong language ('c**t') is used infrequently; there is also strong language ('motherf**ker', 'f**k') and milder terms ('dick', 'prick', 'ass', 'asshole', shit', 'piss', 'bullshit', 'God', 'damn', 'Jesus').
sex
There is a brief scene of strong sex.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A woman is anonymously sent a pornographic DVD called 'Scissor Sisters' featuring deepfake images of herself and her sister.
additional issues
There are verbal references to a police officer being beaten by a pedophile who took and sold photographs of minors. In other scenes, punches are exchanged during an argument, and a woman confesses to taking mushrooms.
Director(s)Kim Arndt, Joey Adams, Becks Wallace, Kacie Hermanson
Production year2025
Genre(s)Drama, Thriller
Approx. running minutes56m
CastElizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Corey Stoll
Classified Date:
03/06/2025
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Classified date29/05/2025
LanguageEnglish