20th Century Girl (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests 20th Century Girl is best for ages 12+. It's rated 12. 20th Century Girl is a South Korean coming-of-age drama focused on the friendship between Na Bo-ra and her best friend Yeon-du during their final year of high school in 1999. The narrative centers on themes of first…

20th Century Girl is officially rated 12. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

20th Century Girl is a South Korean coming-of-age drama focused on the friendship between Na Bo-ra and her best friend Yeon-du during their final year of high school in 1999. The narrative centers on themes of first love, sacrifice, and the enduring impact of childhood bonds, carrying a PG-rated tone that is generally…

None. While a teen character briefly mentions adult content in a joking context, there is no on-screen nudity, intimacy, or sexual behavior.

None. The film contains no on-screen physical violence or injury.

None. No profanity or offensive language is present.

Mild. Characters are occasionally seen in social settings with beer or engaging in casual smoking, consistent with typical teen-drama tropes.

Moderate. The story deals with serious health issues (heart surgery), the pain of unrequited love, the complications of navigating loyalties, and the lasting grief caused by the sudden, unexplained death of a friend.

20th Century Girl runs 119 minutes, directed by Bang Woo-ri, released in 2022.

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