2 States (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A man and a woman come from two very different cultural backgrounds, and decide that they won't get married until they convince their parents. As feared, differences between the families pose a hurdle.
Rated PG • 2014 • 2h 29m
2 States is a PG-rated romantic drama that follows Krish Malhotra and Ananya Swaminathan as they try to get their very different Punjabi and Tamil families to accept their marriage. Parents should know the film earned its rating for mild-to-moderate sexual content (kissing, cuddling, a brief magazine pin-up), some non-graphic physical confrontations (slaps and a family hitting scene), occasional coarse language, and portrayals of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is 2 States appropriate for kids?
2 States is a PG-rated romantic drama that follows Krish Malhotra and Ananya Swaminathan as they try to get their very different Punjabi and Tamil families to accept their marriage. Parents should know the film earned its rating for mild-to-moderate sexual content (kissing… Read more — free account
Content severity in 2 States
What happens in 2 States, moment by moment
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in 2 States
Moderate: several scenes of romantic intimacy — on-campus kissing and later cuddling in private — plus a jokey 'phone sex' reference and a brief visible magazine pin-up (woman with arms across chest). Nothing explicit or prolonged; no full nudity or sex scenes are shown.
Violence and gore in 2 States
Brief and non-graphic: the film contains heated family confrontations, a short scene where two men trade slaps, and a later altercation in which Krish and his father strike one another. No blood, gore, or prolonged physical brutality is shown.
Language in 2 States
Mild: only occasional coarse words are used (IMDb notes a use of 'bloody' and exclamations like 'God'); profanity is infrequent and not graphic.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in 2 States
Mild: alcohol appears in a few scenes and Vikram's alcoholism is a recurring element of family conflict; drinking is portrayed negatively rather than glamorized.
Mature themes in 2 States
Moderate: the movie explores family estrangement, cultural/linguistic prejudice between Punjabi and Tamil households, pressure around arranged marriage expectations, and domestic tensions; there is also one brief on-screen admission of suicidal thinking to a psychiatrist (no attempt shown). These are treated as mature emotional themes rather than sensational content.
Scary moments in 2 States
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2 States appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests 2 States is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. 2 States is a PG-rated romantic drama that follows Krish Malhotra and Ananya Swaminathan as they try to get their very different Punjabi and Tamil families to accept their marriage. Parents should know the film earned…
What age rating does 2 States have?
2 States is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is 2 States about?
2 States is a PG-rated romantic drama that follows Krish Malhotra and Ananya Swaminathan as they try to get their very different Punjabi and Tamil families to accept their marriage. Parents should know the film earned its rating for mild-to-moderate sexual content (kissing, cuddling, a brief magazine pin-up), some…
Is there sex or nudity in 2 States?
Moderate: several scenes of romantic intimacy — on-campus kissing and later cuddling in private — plus a jokey 'phone sex' reference and a brief visible magazine pin-up (woman with arms across chest). Nothing explicit or prolonged; no full nudity or sex…
How violent is 2 States?
Brief and non-graphic: the film contains heated family confrontations, a short scene where two men trade slaps, and a later altercation in which Krish and his father strike one another. No blood, gore, or prolonged physical brutality is shown.
Is the language in 2 States appropriate for kids?
Mild: only occasional coarse words are used (IMDb notes a use of 'bloody' and exclamations like 'God'); profanity is infrequent and not graphic.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in 2 States?
Mild: alcohol appears in a few scenes and Vikram's alcoholism is a recurring element of family conflict; drinking is portrayed negatively rather than glamorized.
What mature themes appear in 2 States?
Moderate: the movie explores family estrangement, cultural/linguistic prejudice between Punjabi and Tamil households, pressure around arranged marriage expectations, and domestic tensions; there is also one brief on-screen admission of suicidal thinking to a…
How long is 2 States?
2 States runs 149 minutes, directed by Abhishek Varman, released in 2014.
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