A Good Year (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Failed London banker Max Skinner inherits his uncle's vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.
Rated PG-13 • 2006 • 1h 57m
A Good Year is a romantic comedy-drama rated PG-13 primarily for its language and some sexual content. The film, centered on workaholic Max Skinner inheriting a vineyard in Provence, features frequent and casual wine drinking by adults, which is central to the setting. Sexual material includes an implied encounter between two main characters, brief partial nudity in non-sexual contexts (a woman's buttock, a topless photo), and some… Sign up for the full guide
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Is A Good Year appropriate for kids?
A Good Year is a romantic comedy-drama rated PG-13 primarily for its language and some sexual content. The film, centered on workaholic Max Skinner inheriting a vineyard in Provence, features frequent and casual wine drinking by adults, which is central to the setting. Sexual… Read more — free account
Content severity in A Good Year
What happens in A Good Year, moment by moment
- 0:09 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:26 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in A Good Year
Moderate. A man and woman kiss passionately before a scene cuts to them in bed the next morning, implying sex with no nudity shown. In another scene, a woman with a sunburn asks for help with an ice pack on her back, briefly revealing part of her buttock. A waitress's cleavage is briefly focused on, and the main character finds one of his uncle's old pornographic magazines, with a topless photo visible for a moment. A childhood flashback also shows two preteens sharing a brief kiss.
Violence and gore in A Good Year
Very light and comical. A character's reckless driving causes a woman to fall off her bicycle, resulting in a minor bruise. Later, after the man falls and gets stuck in an empty swimming pool, the woman gets mild revenge by filling it with water, which ultimately helps him escape. A few scorpions are smashed inside the house.
Language in A Good Year
Moderate. The PG-13 rating is largely due to language, which includes at least one use of 'f--k'. Other profanity includes 's--t,' 'asshole,' and various British curses (e.g., 'bollocks'). A character also makes an obscene hand gesture from a sunroof.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Good Year
Moderate and context-appropriate. Set on a working vineyard, the film features frequent social drinking of wine by adult characters at meals and gatherings. Winemaking processes and appreciation are key plot points. Some characters become inebriated, and one woman gets sick from drinking too much. In flashbacks, a young boy is taught by his uncle to identify notes in wine by taking small sips.
Mature themes in A Good Year
Themes are mature but generally not intense. The story is initiated by the off-screen death of a beloved uncle, prompting the main character to reevaluate his ruthless, career-driven life. Topics include dealing with unexpected inheritance, legacy, corporate greed, and choosing a new life path over financial success. Moments of deception and professional sabotage occur before the protagonist's change of heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Good Year appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A Good Year is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. A Good Year is a romantic comedy-drama rated PG-13 primarily for its language and some sexual content. The film, centered on workaholic Max Skinner inheriting a vineyard in Provence, features frequent and casual wine…
What age rating does A Good Year have?
A Good Year is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is A Good Year about?
A Good Year is a romantic comedy-drama rated PG-13 primarily for its language and some sexual content. The film, centered on workaholic Max Skinner inheriting a vineyard in Provence, features frequent and casual wine drinking by adults, which is central to the setting. Sexual material includes an implied encounter…
Is there sex or nudity in A Good Year?
Moderate. A man and woman kiss passionately before a scene cuts to them in bed the next morning, implying sex with no nudity shown. In another scene, a woman with a sunburn asks for help with an ice pack on her back, briefly revealing part of her buttock. A…
How violent is A Good Year?
Very light and comical. A character's reckless driving causes a woman to fall off her bicycle, resulting in a minor bruise. Later, after the man falls and gets stuck in an empty swimming pool, the woman gets mild revenge by filling it with water, which…
Is the language in A Good Year appropriate for kids?
Moderate. The PG-13 rating is largely due to language, which includes at least one use of 'f--k'. Other profanity includes 's--t,' 'asshole,' and various British curses (e.g., 'bollocks'). A character also makes an obscene hand gesture from a sunroof.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Good Year?
Moderate and context-appropriate. Set on a working vineyard, the film features frequent social drinking of wine by adult characters at meals and gatherings. Winemaking processes and appreciation are key plot points. Some characters become inebriated, and one…
What mature themes appear in A Good Year?
Themes are mature but generally not intense. The story is initiated by the off-screen death of a beloved uncle, prompting the main character to reevaluate his ruthless, career-driven life. Topics include dealing with unexpected inheritance, legacy, corporate…
How long is A Good Year?
A Good Year runs 117 minutes, directed by Ridley Scott, released in 2006.
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