A Brighter Tomorrow (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An old film director, unhappy with the movie he's shooting about a Hungarian circus stranded in Rome during the 1956 anti-Soviet uprising, faces divorce from his producer wife and other problems.
Rated M • 2023 • 1h 36m
Nanni Moretti's "A Brighter Tomorrow" is an unrated Italian comedy-drama primarily suited for teenagers and adults due to its mature thematic content. The film's central concerns are the painful separation of a long-term married couple and a director's professional and political anxieties, making it a talk-heavy, introspective watch. There is very little traditional content for parents to be concerned about beyond these themes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is A Brighter Tomorrow appropriate for kids?
Nanni Moretti's "A Brighter Tomorrow" is an unrated Italian comedy-drama primarily suited for teenagers and adults due to its mature thematic content. The film's central concerns are the painful separation of a long-term married couple and a director's professional and political… Read more — free account
Content severity in A Brighter Tomorrow
What happens in A Brighter Tomorrow, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in A Brighter Tomorrow
Sexual content is minimal. A husband and wife are shown in bed together talking, not engaged in any sexual activity. In one scene, a young couple kisses before being interrupted. The film's main storyline involves the emotional fallout of a marriage ending, but this is handled through dialogue.
Violence and gore in A Brighter Tomorrow
Violence is infrequent, stylized, and largely imagined by the protagonist as he directs his film. The film-within-a-film's historical context is the 1956 Soviet invasion of Hungary, which involves brief scenes of tanks. In an imagined sequence, a character is shot non-graphically. There is also a brief, somewhat comical scuffle over a scooter that results in no injury.
Language in A Brighter Tomorrow
Language is not a significant factor. The English subtitles may contain some mild expletives, such as 'hell' or 'damn,' used in moments of frustration. There is no strong or frequent profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Brighter Tomorrow
Substance use is limited to realistic social situations. Adult characters are occasionally seen drinking wine with meals or in social settings. A few characters, including the protagonist, smoke cigarettes. There are no scenes of intoxication or substance abuse.
Mature themes in A Brighter Tomorrow
Mature themes are the film's core. The primary storyline follows the painful breakdown of a marriage and the subsequent separation of the central couple, Giovanni and Paola. The film deeply explores professional anxiety, creative crisis, political disillusionment (specifically regarding communism and the 1956 Hungarian Uprising), and a sense of melancholy and generational conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Brighter Tomorrow appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A Brighter Tomorrow is best for ages 13+. It's rated M. Nanni Moretti's "A Brighter Tomorrow" is an unrated Italian comedy-drama primarily suited for teenagers and adults due to its mature thematic content. The film's central concerns are the painful separation of a…
What age rating does A Brighter Tomorrow have?
A Brighter Tomorrow is officially rated M. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is A Brighter Tomorrow about?
Nanni Moretti's "A Brighter Tomorrow" is an unrated Italian comedy-drama primarily suited for teenagers and adults due to its mature thematic content. The film's central concerns are the painful separation of a long-term married couple and a director's professional and political anxieties, making it a talk-heavy…
Is there sex or nudity in A Brighter Tomorrow?
Sexual content is minimal. A husband and wife are shown in bed together talking, not engaged in any sexual activity. In one scene, a young couple kisses before being interrupted. The film's main storyline involves the emotional fallout of a marriage ending…
How violent is A Brighter Tomorrow?
Violence is infrequent, stylized, and largely imagined by the protagonist as he directs his film. The film-within-a-film's historical context is the 1956 Soviet invasion of Hungary, which involves brief scenes of tanks. In an imagined sequence, a character is…
Is the language in A Brighter Tomorrow appropriate for kids?
Language is not a significant factor. The English subtitles may contain some mild expletives, such as 'hell' or 'damn,' used in moments of frustration. There is no strong or frequent profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Brighter Tomorrow?
Substance use is limited to realistic social situations. Adult characters are occasionally seen drinking wine with meals or in social settings. A few characters, including the protagonist, smoke cigarettes. There are no scenes of intoxication or substance…
What mature themes appear in A Brighter Tomorrow?
Mature themes are the film's core. The primary storyline follows the painful breakdown of a marriage and the subsequent separation of the central couple, Giovanni and Paola. The film deeply explores professional anxiety, creative crisis, political…
How long is A Brighter Tomorrow?
A Brighter Tomorrow runs 96 minutes, directed by Nanni Moretti, released in 2023.
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