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A Million Minutes (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Vera and Wolf Küper live in Berlin with their 5-year-old daughter Nina and their one-year-old son Simon. Vera takes care of the children and the household alongside a part-time job, while Wolf works as a scientific advisor to the UN, trying to raise awareness of the seriousness of the coming climate catastrophe. The stressful everyday life in a system that is not exactly family-friendly puts increasing strain on the young family and the couple's relationship. The Küper family's way of life is finally shaken to the core when little… Sign up for the full guide

Rated 0 • 2024 • 2h 5m

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Based on a true story, *A Million Minutes* is a German family drama about a couple, Vera and Wolf, who re-evaluate their stressful lives in Berlin after their young daughter, Nina, is diagnosed with a developmental disorder. The film's content concerns are almost entirely thematic, centering on intense marital arguments, parental burnout, and the emotional weight of a child's health diagnosis. There is very mild language and a brief… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Karoline Herfurth
Karoline Herfurth
Tom Schilling
Tom Schilling
Joachim Król
Joachim Król
Ulrike Kriener
Ulrike Kriener
Pola Friedrichs
Pola Friedrichs
PL
Piet Levi Busch
Hassan Akkouch
Hassan Akkouch
Anneke Kim Sarnau
Anneke Kim Sarnau
Godehard Giese
Godehard Giese
Jörg Witte
Jörg Witte
SF
Sara Fuchs
MA
Maradona Akkouch
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Is A Million Minutes appropriate for kids?

Based on a true story, *A Million Minutes* is a German family drama about a couple, Vera and Wolf, who re-evaluate their stressful lives in Berlin after their young daughter, Nina, is diagnosed with a developmental disorder. The film's content concerns are almost entirely… Read more — free account

Content severity in A Million Minutes

Sex None 0/10
Violence Mild 2/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in A Million Minutes, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 💬 Language 3/10
  2. 0:26 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
  3. 0:37 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
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Sex and nudity in A Million Minutes

None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film.

Violence and gore in A Million Minutes

Violence is nearly absent. There are several emotionally charged arguments between the parents, which may involve raised voices. In one scene, a character slams a door out of frustration during a fight, but there is no physical violence directed at any person.

Language in A Million Minutes

Language is very infrequent and mild, consisting of a few isolated exclamations used during moments of high stress. This is not a film with pervasive profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Million Minutes

Adults are occasionally shown drinking wine or beer in social contexts, such as with a meal or while having a conversation. There is no depiction of drunkenness, substance abuse, or irresponsible use.

Mature themes in A Million Minutes

The film's primary focus is on mature themes, including significant marital stress and frequent, emotional arguments between parents. A central plot point is a young child's diagnosis with a coordination disorder, which causes visible distress for the parents. Themes of parental burnout, work-life imbalance, and questioning one's life choices are central and may be emotionally intense for some viewers.

Scary moments in A Million Minutes

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for A Million Minutes yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A Million Minutes appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests A Million Minutes is best for ages 10+. It's rated 0. Based on a true story, *A Million Minutes* is a German family drama about a couple, Vera and Wolf, who re-evaluate their stressful lives in Berlin after their young daughter, Nina, is diagnosed with a developmental…

What age rating does A Million Minutes have?

A Million Minutes is officially rated 0. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is A Million Minutes about?

Based on a true story, *A Million Minutes* is a German family drama about a couple, Vera and Wolf, who re-evaluate their stressful lives in Berlin after their young daughter, Nina, is diagnosed with a developmental disorder. The film's content concerns are almost entirely thematic, centering on intense marital…

Is there sex or nudity in A Million Minutes?

None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film.

How violent is A Million Minutes?

Violence is nearly absent. There are several emotionally charged arguments between the parents, which may involve raised voices. In one scene, a character slams a door out of frustration during a fight, but there is no physical violence directed at any person.

Is the language in A Million Minutes appropriate for kids?

Language is very infrequent and mild, consisting of a few isolated exclamations used during moments of high stress. This is not a film with pervasive profanity.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Million Minutes?

Adults are occasionally shown drinking wine or beer in social contexts, such as with a meal or while having a conversation. There is no depiction of drunkenness, substance abuse, or irresponsible use.

What mature themes appear in A Million Minutes?

The film's primary focus is on mature themes, including significant marital stress and frequent, emotional arguments between parents. A central plot point is a young child's diagnosis with a coordination disorder, which causes visible distress for the…

How long is A Million Minutes?

A Million Minutes runs 125 minutes, directed by Christopher Doll, released in 2024.

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