A Smile Doesn't Lie (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Wisi is in trouble. He arrives in Bordeaux in the hope of finding a job and crosses paths with Marina, a humanitarian with a big heart. To get accommodation with her, he pretends to be undocumented. One evening, he meets Jérôme, himself on the street after the death of his mother.
Rated NR • 2024 • 1h 35m
A Smile Doesn't Lie (2024) is a quiet French drama about Wisi, who arrives in Bordeaux and forms an uneasy household with Marina while crossing paths with Jérôme, a man recently bereaved and living on the street. The film is unrated but contains mature themes — notably grief, homelessness and an ethical storyline about pretending to be undocumented — plus occasional coarse language, brief on-screen kissing and small, non-graphic… Sign up for the full guide
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Is A Smile Doesn't Lie appropriate for kids?
A Smile Doesn't Lie (2024) is a quiet French drama about Wisi, who arrives in Bordeaux and forms an uneasy household with Marina while crossing paths with Jérôme, a man recently bereaved and living on the street. The film is unrated but contains mature themes — notably grief… Read more — free account
Content severity in A Smile Doesn't Lie
What happens in A Smile Doesn't Lie, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:06 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:10 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in A Smile Doesn't Lie
Brief, non-graphic adult intimacy appears a couple of times: short on-screen kisses and implied overnight intimacy shown by silhouette or morning-after scenes. There is no nudity, no explicit sexual dialogue, and all moments are framed as consensual between adults.
Violence and gore in A Smile Doesn't Lie
Violence is mild and realistic: short, tense scuffles and a shove during arguments, plus an aggressive grab in one street scene. There are no weapons, no blood, and injuries are not shown in graphic detail, but moments of physical intimidation could feel threatening.
Language in A Smile Doesn't Lie
Occasional coarse language in French (expletives and blunt insults) appears in stressful conversations and arguments. Swearing is infrequent and not sustained, but there are a few audible strong words that may be noticeable to younger listeners.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Smile Doesn't Lie
Adult characters drink alcohol (wine) at social scenes and a character is shown smoking cigarettes; there is no on-screen illegal drug use or intoxication-related overdose. Substance use is portrayed in a matter-of-fact, non-glamorized way tied to adult social settings.
Mature themes in A Smile Doesn't Lie
Strong themes drive the film: bereavement (Jérôme grieving his mother), homelessness and economic precarity in Bordeaux, immigration/identity and moral ambiguity (Wisi pretending to be undocumented). These are emotionally weighty and recur through the story; they form the primary source of tension rather than gore or sexual content.
Scary moments in A Smile Doesn't Lie
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Smile Doesn't Lie appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A Smile Doesn't Lie is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. A Smile Doesn't Lie (2024) is a quiet French drama about Wisi, who arrives in Bordeaux and forms an uneasy household with Marina while crossing paths with Jérôme, a man recently bereaved and living on the street. The…
What age rating does A Smile Doesn't Lie have?
A Smile Doesn't Lie is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is A Smile Doesn't Lie about?
A Smile Doesn't Lie (2024) is a quiet French drama about Wisi, who arrives in Bordeaux and forms an uneasy household with Marina while crossing paths with Jérôme, a man recently bereaved and living on the street. The film is unrated but contains mature themes — notably grief, homelessness and an ethical storyline…
Is there sex or nudity in A Smile Doesn't Lie?
Brief, non-graphic adult intimacy appears a couple of times: short on-screen kisses and implied overnight intimacy shown by silhouette or morning-after scenes. There is no nudity, no explicit sexual dialogue, and all moments are framed as consensual between…
How violent is A Smile Doesn't Lie?
Violence is mild and realistic: short, tense scuffles and a shove during arguments, plus an aggressive grab in one street scene. There are no weapons, no blood, and injuries are not shown in graphic detail, but moments of physical intimidation could feel…
Is the language in A Smile Doesn't Lie appropriate for kids?
Occasional coarse language in French (expletives and blunt insults) appears in stressful conversations and arguments. Swearing is infrequent and not sustained, but there are a few audible strong words that may be noticeable to younger listeners.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Smile Doesn't Lie?
Adult characters drink alcohol (wine) at social scenes and a character is shown smoking cigarettes; there is no on-screen illegal drug use or intoxication-related overdose. Substance use is portrayed in a matter-of-fact, non-glamorized way tied to adult…
What mature themes appear in A Smile Doesn't Lie?
Strong themes drive the film: bereavement (Jérôme grieving his mother), homelessness and economic precarity in Bordeaux, immigration/identity and moral ambiguity (Wisi pretending to be undocumented). These are emotionally weighty and recur through the story…
How long is A Smile Doesn't Lie?
A Smile Doesn't Lie runs 95 minutes, directed by Christine Paillard, Chad Chenouga, released in 2024.
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