Andhadhun (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A series of mysterious events changes the life of a blind pianist who now must report a crime that was actually never witnessed by him.
Rated R • 2018 • 2h 19m
Andhadhun is a darkly comic crime thriller centered on Akash, a pianist who pretends to be blind, and his dangerous entanglement with Simi and a corrupt circle in her apartment and beyond. The film earned its R rating for repeated, sometimes brutal violence (murders, a pushed-from-a-ledge death, a chemical blinding), explicit criminal activity (organ-trafficking and kidnapping), and scenes of drugging and sexual manipulation. Parents… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Andhadhun appropriate for kids?
Andhadhun is a darkly comic crime thriller centered on Akash, a pianist who pretends to be blind, and his dangerous entanglement with Simi and a corrupt circle in her apartment and beyond. The film earned its R rating for repeated, sometimes brutal violence (murders, a… Read more — free account
Content severity in Andhadhun
What happens in Andhadhun, moment by moment
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in Andhadhun
Brief, mostly implied sexual content. There is a quick romantic kiss between Akash and Sophie and one scene where Simi changes clothes in view; later a bedroom is staged to make it look as if Akash and Simi had sex (no explicit nudity or on-screen intercourse). IMDb Parents Guide lists these as mild instances—sex is used more for manipulation than eroticism.
Violence and gore in Andhadhun
Strong and frequent violent incidents across the film. Key moments include the discovery of Pramod's corpse and Simi/Manohar stuffing it into a suitcase, Mrs. D'Sa being pushed from a balcony (fatal), Akash being chemically blinded, shootings during a ransom ambush, and several brutal scuffles and restraints in an organ-harvesting clinic. There are brief shots of blood and multiple deaths; the tone is dark and occasionally graphic in implication.
Language in Andhadhun
Mild-to-moderate coarse language scattered through the film. Occasional swearing and insults (examples noted in user guides include words like 'saala', 'bastard' and occasional stronger expletives) are used in anger or darkly comic exchanges but not nonstop.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Andhadhun
Some substance use and explicit drugging play a plot role. There are casual scenes of drinking and smoking, but more importantly Simi laces temple sweets with a sedative and later someone is chloroformed in a car; these are used as malicious tools to incapacitate characters (IMDb Parents Guide documents the drugging).
Mature themes in Andhadhun
Strong, mature themes run throughout: murder and cover-ups, deception (Akash's feigned blindness), blackmail and extortion, organ trafficking and exploitation, and moral ambiguity about who is culpable. The movie treats these themes darkly, often mixing humor with disturbing crimes, which may be upsetting to younger viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Andhadhun appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Andhadhun is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. Andhadhun is a darkly comic crime thriller centered on Akash, a pianist who pretends to be blind, and his dangerous entanglement with Simi and a corrupt circle in her apartment and beyond. The film earned its R rating…
What age rating does Andhadhun have?
Andhadhun is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Andhadhun about?
Andhadhun is a darkly comic crime thriller centered on Akash, a pianist who pretends to be blind, and his dangerous entanglement with Simi and a corrupt circle in her apartment and beyond. The film earned its R rating for repeated, sometimes brutal violence (murders, a pushed-from-a-ledge death, a chemical blinding)…
Is there sex or nudity in Andhadhun?
Brief, mostly implied sexual content. There is a quick romantic kiss between Akash and Sophie and one scene where Simi changes clothes in view; later a bedroom is staged to make it look as if Akash and Simi had sex (no explicit nudity or on-screen…
How violent is Andhadhun?
Strong and frequent violent incidents across the film. Key moments include the discovery of Pramod's corpse and Simi/Manohar stuffing it into a suitcase, Mrs. D'Sa being pushed from a balcony (fatal), Akash being chemically blinded, shootings during a ransom…
Is the language in Andhadhun appropriate for kids?
Mild-to-moderate coarse language scattered through the film. Occasional swearing and insults (examples noted in user guides include words like 'saala', 'bastard' and occasional stronger expletives) are used in anger or darkly comic exchanges but not nonstop.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Andhadhun?
Some substance use and explicit drugging play a plot role. There are casual scenes of drinking and smoking, but more importantly Simi laces temple sweets with a sedative and later someone is chloroformed in a car; these are used as malicious tools to…
What mature themes appear in Andhadhun?
Strong, mature themes run throughout: murder and cover-ups, deception (Akash's feigned blindness), blackmail and extortion, organ trafficking and exploitation, and moral ambiguity about who is culpable. The movie treats these themes darkly, often mixing humor…
How long is Andhadhun?
Andhadhun runs 139 minutes, directed by Sriram Raghavan, released in 2018.
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