About Cherry (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
18-year-old Angelina shuffles between school, a dead-end job, her exploitative boyfriend, and home, where her life consists of cleaning up after her alcoholic mother and protecting her younger sister from their menacing stepfather. After arranging an escape to San Francisco with her best friend Andrew, she soon finds herself dating a coke-addicted attorney and becoming immersed in the local porn industry, mentored by lesbian director Margaret, who has more than just a professional interest in Angelina's talents.
Rated R • 2012 • 1h 42m
About Cherry is rated R chiefly for explicit sexual content and nudity, frequent strong language, and drug use tied to an adult-themed storyline. The film follows 18-year-old Angelina (who adopts the porn name "Cherry") as she is drawn into on-camera sex work, manipulated by men in her life, and later mentored by director Margaret — parents should expect multiple topless scenes, simulated and filmed sex acts, and scenes of cocaine use… Sign up for the full guide
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Is About Cherry appropriate for kids?
About Cherry is rated R chiefly for explicit sexual content and nudity, frequent strong language, and drug use tied to an adult-themed storyline. The film follows 18-year-old Angelina (who adopts the porn name "Cherry") as she is drawn into on-camera sex work, manipulated by men… Read more — free account
Content severity in About Cherry
What happens in About Cherry, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:09 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:10 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in About Cherry
Moderate — several explicit adult-oriented scenes and nudity appear throughout. IMDb Parents Guide notes multiple video shoots where Angelina is asked to strip (she's shown topless), two topless dancers simulating sex in a strip club, a long-shot of oral sex, and at least one filmed sex scene showing breasts and vigorous thrusting. There's also a late sequence in which Angelina and director Margaret make out and later have sex in Margaret's apartment. These scenes are frank and central to the plot; they are not…
Read more — free accountViolence and gore in About Cherry
Mild — brief physical confrontations and a small car accident are shown. IMDb mentions a scene where one woman forces another to the floor during a shoot and a drunk man attempting to knock down a door; a later argument leads to a minor car crash that causes a small cut. There's also a short street beating of a man by two others. None of these moments are graphic, but some involve rough, aggressive behavior.
Language in About Cherry
Moderate — frequent strong profanity and sexual slang. IMDb's guide lists multiple uses of the f-word and explicit sexual terms ('tits', 'pussy', 'cum', 'cock') used in anger and casual conversation. Expect repeated swearing during arguments and confrontations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in About Cherry
Moderate — recurring cigarette smoking, drinking and on-screen cocaine use. IMDb notes several extended smoking scenes, party scenes with people using cocaine, and portrayals of drinking; one principal character (the lawyer Francis) is identified as cocaine-addicted. Substance use is portrayed as part of the nightlife/power dynamic rather than glamorized recovery.
Mature themes in About Cherry
Strong — the movie repeatedly explores sexual exploitation, family instability, and betrayal. Angelina is an 18-year-old coping with an alcoholic mother and a menacing stepfather, then pressured into selling nude photos and performing on camera; IMDb cites these elements and the betrayal of finding her boyfriend Andrew masturbating to her film. Themes include coercion, manipulation into the porn industry, emotional neglect, and the consequences of survival choices — these can be emotionally heavy and upsetting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is About Cherry appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests About Cherry is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. About Cherry is rated R chiefly for explicit sexual content and nudity, frequent strong language, and drug use tied to an adult-themed storyline. The film follows 18-year-old Angelina (who adopts the porn name "Cherry")…
What age rating does About Cherry have?
About Cherry is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is About Cherry about?
About Cherry is rated R chiefly for explicit sexual content and nudity, frequent strong language, and drug use tied to an adult-themed storyline. The film follows 18-year-old Angelina (who adopts the porn name "Cherry") as she is drawn into on-camera sex work, manipulated by men in her life, and later mentored by…
Is there sex or nudity in About Cherry?
Moderate — several explicit adult-oriented scenes and nudity appear throughout. IMDb Parents Guide notes multiple video shoots where Angelina is asked to strip (she's shown topless), two topless dancers simulating sex in a strip club, a long-shot of oral sex…
How violent is About Cherry?
Mild — brief physical confrontations and a small car accident are shown. IMDb mentions a scene where one woman forces another to the floor during a shoot and a drunk man attempting to knock down a door; a later argument leads to a minor car crash that causes…
Is the language in About Cherry appropriate for kids?
Moderate — frequent strong profanity and sexual slang. IMDb's guide lists multiple uses of the f-word and explicit sexual terms ('tits', 'pussy', 'cum', 'cock') used in anger and casual conversation. Expect repeated swearing during arguments and…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in About Cherry?
Moderate — recurring cigarette smoking, drinking and on-screen cocaine use. IMDb notes several extended smoking scenes, party scenes with people using cocaine, and portrayals of drinking; one principal character (the lawyer Francis) is identified as…
What mature themes appear in About Cherry?
Strong — the movie repeatedly explores sexual exploitation, family instability, and betrayal. Angelina is an 18-year-old coping with an alcoholic mother and a menacing stepfather, then pressured into selling nude photos and performing on camera; IMDb cites…
How long is About Cherry?
About Cherry runs 102 minutes, directed by Stephen Elliott, released in 2012.
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