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A Perfect Plan (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Successful woman in love tries to break her family curse of every first marriage ending in divorce, by dashing to the altar with a random stranger before marrying her boyfriend.

Rated NR • 2012 • 1h 44m

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A Perfect Plan is a French romantic comedy about a woman, Isabelle, who tries to break a family curse by marrying and divorcing a stranger before wedding her long-term boyfriend. The film is Unrated, but its content is comparable to a PG-13 movie. The primary concerns for parents are mature thematic elements, including pervasive deception, manipulation, and the emotional fallout of ending a relationship. The film also contains some… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger
Dany Boon
Dany Boon
Alice Pol
Alice Pol
Robert Plagnol
Robert Plagnol
Jonathan Cohen
Jonathan Cohen
Bernadette Le Saché
Bernadette Le Saché
Etienne Chicot
Etienne Chicot
Laure Calamy
Laure Calamy
Malonn Lévana
Malonn Lévana
Olivier Claverie
Olivier Claverie
Jean-Yves Chilot
Jean-Yves Chilot
Muriel Solvay
Muriel Solvay
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Is A Perfect Plan appropriate for kids?

A Perfect Plan is a French romantic comedy about a woman, Isabelle, who tries to break a family curse by marrying and divorcing a stranger before wedding her long-term boyfriend. The film is Unrated, but its content is comparable to a PG-13 movie. The primary concerns for… Read more — free account

Content severity in A Perfect Plan

Sex Moderate 4/10
Violence None 0/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances Moderate 4/10
Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in A Perfect Plan, moment by moment

  1. 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
  2. 0:12 🍷 Substances 2/10
  3. 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
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Sex and nudity in A Perfect Plan

Content is mild and mostly situational. There are a few scenes of kissing between couples, some of which are passionate. There is some mild innuendo and a scene where seduction is attempted for comedic effect, but no nudity or explicit activity is shown. A couple is briefly seen in bed together, but they are clothed or covered.

Violence and gore in A Perfect Plan

None. The film contains no scenes of violence, fighting, or gore.

Language in A Perfect Plan

Language is mild and infrequent. It consists of minor expletives, such as the French equivalent of "hell" or "damn," used in moments of frustration.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Perfect Plan

There is moderate social drinking throughout, with characters consuming wine, champagne, and cocktails at dinners and social events. One key plot point involves a character putting a strong sedative into another's drink in an attempt to manipulate them, which is played for comedic effect.

Mature themes in A Perfect Plan

The central theme is deception, as the protagonist knowingly manipulates an unsuspecting man into a sham marriage to serve her own ends. The emotional fallout of these lies is a key plot driver, including a scene of intense emotional heartbreak when the truth is revealed. The film also deals with themes of ending a long-term relationship and questioning tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A Perfect Plan appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests A Perfect Plan is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. A Perfect Plan is a French romantic comedy about a woman, Isabelle, who tries to break a family curse by marrying and divorcing a stranger before wedding her long-term boyfriend. The film is Unrated, but its content is…

What age rating does A Perfect Plan have?

A Perfect Plan is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is A Perfect Plan about?

A Perfect Plan is a French romantic comedy about a woman, Isabelle, who tries to break a family curse by marrying and divorcing a stranger before wedding her long-term boyfriend. The film is Unrated, but its content is comparable to a PG-13 movie. The primary concerns for parents are mature thematic elements…

Is there sex or nudity in A Perfect Plan?

Content is mild and mostly situational. There are a few scenes of kissing between couples, some of which are passionate. There is some mild innuendo and a scene where seduction is attempted for comedic effect, but no nudity or explicit activity is shown. A…

How violent is A Perfect Plan?

None. The film contains no scenes of violence, fighting, or gore.

Is the language in A Perfect Plan appropriate for kids?

Language is mild and infrequent. It consists of minor expletives, such as the French equivalent of "hell" or "damn," used in moments of frustration.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Perfect Plan?

There is moderate social drinking throughout, with characters consuming wine, champagne, and cocktails at dinners and social events. One key plot point involves a character putting a strong sedative into another's drink in an attempt to manipulate them, which…

What mature themes appear in A Perfect Plan?

The central theme is deception, as the protagonist knowingly manipulates an unsuspecting man into a sham marriage to serve her own ends. The emotional fallout of these lies is a key plot driver, including a scene of intense emotional heartbreak when the truth…

How long is A Perfect Plan?

A Perfect Plan runs 104 minutes, directed by Pascal Chaumeil, released in 2012.

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