99 Francs (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Paris, France, 2001. Octave Parango, a young advertiser working at the Ross & Witchcraft advertising agency, lives a suicidal existence, ruled by cynicism, irresponsibility and debauchery. The obstacles he will encounter in developing a campaign for a new yogurt brand will force him to face the meaning of his work and the way he manages his relationship with those who orbit around his egotistic lifestyle.
Rated PG-13 • 2007 • 1h 44m
99 Francs follows Octave Parango, a cynical advertising executive at the Ross & Witchcraft agency, and earned its PG-13 for repeated strong sexual content, pervasive drug use, and adult language. Parents should expect multiple scenes of nudity and explicit sex (including fellatio and masturbation), frequent on-screen drug use and heavy smoking, and many uses of coarse profanity. The film also contains sustained themes of depression and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is 99 Francs appropriate for kids?
99 Francs follows Octave Parango, a cynical advertising executive at the Ross & Witchcraft agency, and earned its PG-13 for repeated strong sexual content, pervasive drug use, and adult language. Parents should expect multiple scenes of nudity and explicit sex (including… Read more — free account
Content severity in 99 Francs
What happens in 99 Francs, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:06 ♥ Sex & Nudity 7/10
- 0:10 🍷 Substances 7/10
Sex and nudity in 99 Francs
Strong and explicit sexual content appears throughout: multiple scenes show nudity (bare chests, breasts, rear nudity) and explicit acts. IMDb's Parents Guide lists a sequence of sex in bed and in public (including fellatio), a man masturbating and ejaculating onto a magazine, and a prostitute masturbating next to a client; there is also a fleeting shot of yoghurt being sucked off a woman's breast. These scenes are frank and unsimulated in presentation and recur at several points in party and private settings.
Violence and gore in 99 Francs
Mild. Violence is limited to brief physical altercations and one scene with thrown glass that results in a minor injury; there is no graphic or prolonged physical harm. Most confrontations are verbal or a quick shove rather than sustained fights.
Language in 99 Francs
Frequent strong profanity across dialogue and Octave's voiceover rants, including multiple uses of the F-word (IMDb notes ~19 occurrences). Swearing is common in workplace scenes, parties and arguments and contributes to the film's adult tone.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in 99 Francs
Strong and visible drug and alcohol use is a running element of Octave's lifestyle. IMDb's Parents Guide flags 'frequent' recreational drug use (non-intravenous), regular cigarette smoking and heavy drinking — scenes show snorting, pills/party drugs, people passing out and extensive paraphernalia on display.
Mature themes in 99 Francs
Strong adult themes: the protagonist expresses suicidal ideation, deep cynicism about consumer culture, and relationship breakdown (notably with Sophie). The movie satirizes and ultimately rejects the advertising industry, and it contains sustained emotional despair and identity-questioning that may be upsetting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 99 Francs appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests 99 Francs is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. 99 Francs follows Octave Parango, a cynical advertising executive at the Ross & Witchcraft agency, and earned its PG-13 for repeated strong sexual content, pervasive drug use, and adult language. Parents should expect…
What age rating does 99 Francs have?
99 Francs is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is 99 Francs about?
99 Francs follows Octave Parango, a cynical advertising executive at the Ross & Witchcraft agency, and earned its PG-13 for repeated strong sexual content, pervasive drug use, and adult language. Parents should expect multiple scenes of nudity and explicit sex (including fellatio and masturbation), frequent on-screen…
Is there sex or nudity in 99 Francs?
Strong and explicit sexual content appears throughout: multiple scenes show nudity (bare chests, breasts, rear nudity) and explicit acts. IMDb's Parents Guide lists a sequence of sex in bed and in public (including fellatio), a man masturbating and…
How violent is 99 Francs?
Mild. Violence is limited to brief physical altercations and one scene with thrown glass that results in a minor injury; there is no graphic or prolonged physical harm. Most confrontations are verbal or a quick shove rather than sustained fights.
Is the language in 99 Francs appropriate for kids?
Frequent strong profanity across dialogue and Octave's voiceover rants, including multiple uses of the F-word (IMDb notes ~19 occurrences). Swearing is common in workplace scenes, parties and arguments and contributes to the film's adult tone.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in 99 Francs?
Strong and visible drug and alcohol use is a running element of Octave's lifestyle. IMDb's Parents Guide flags 'frequent' recreational drug use (non-intravenous), regular cigarette smoking and heavy drinking — scenes show snorting, pills/party drugs, people…
What mature themes appear in 99 Francs?
Strong adult themes: the protagonist expresses suicidal ideation, deep cynicism about consumer culture, and relationship breakdown (notably with Sophie). The movie satirizes and ultimately rejects the advertising industry, and it contains sustained emotional…
How long is 99 Francs?
99 Francs runs 104 minutes, directed by Jan Kounen, released in 2007.
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