Argentina 1985 (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In the 1980s, a team of lawyers takes on the heads of Argentina's bloody military dictatorship in a battle against odds and a race against time.
Rated R • 2022 • 2h 21m
Argentina 1985 (directed by Santiago Mitre) is rated R primarily for coarse language and emotionally intense material tied to real-world human-rights abuses. The film follows prosecutor Julio César Strassera (and deputy Luis Moreno Ocampo) as they assemble a team and present testimony against the military juntas; parents should know the strongest content is repeated survivor testimony describing torture, rape and forced childbirth (not… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Argentina 1985 appropriate for kids?
Argentina 1985 (directed by Santiago Mitre) is rated R primarily for coarse language and emotionally intense material tied to real-world human-rights abuses. The film follows prosecutor Julio César Strassera (and deputy Luis Moreno Ocampo) as they assemble a team and present… Read more — free account
Content severity in Argentina 1985
What happens in Argentina 1985, moment by moment
- 0:06 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:14 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:23 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in Argentina 1985
Brief and largely off-screen. There is no nudity shown, but multiple victims testify about sexual violence (IMDb notes a rape is described starting around 70 minutes and a witness describes forced naked childbirth); the film also contains a single rude sexual gesture by Strassera (~94 min). These moments are described in testimony or occur as quick camera beats rather than explicit scenes.
Violence and gore in Argentina 1985
Mild-to-moderate and mostly indirect. The film contains no graphic on-screen violence, but survivors describe torture and illegal detention in courtroom testimony; there are also tense incidents like a paint-bomb through a restaurant window and a car explosion (reported with no casualties). The emphasis is on testimony and aftermath rather than filmed physical brutality.
Language in Argentina 1985
Moderate, frequent adult language (IMDb notes multiple uses of 'fuck', 'shit', and other coarse terms). Expletives appear in courtroom confrontations and private conversations; the MPAA R rating cites language as a primary factor.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Argentina 1985
Moderate. Characters smoke repeatedly in offices and meeting places, and there are scenes of drinking at late-night strategy sessions. No illicit-drug use or substance abuse sequences are depicted.
Mature themes in Argentina 1985
Strong and emotionally heavy. Central themes are crimes against humanity under Argentina's 1976–83 dictatorship: disappearances, torture, sexual assault, forced childbirth, state violence, death threats and the ethical burden on prosecutors like Strassera and Moreno Ocampo. The courtroom testimony, national reckoning, and personal risk to the legal team make the film impactful and potentially upsetting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Argentina 1985 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Argentina 1985 is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. Argentina 1985 (directed by Santiago Mitre) is rated R primarily for coarse language and emotionally intense material tied to real-world human-rights abuses. The film follows prosecutor Julio César Strassera (and deputy…
What age rating does Argentina 1985 have?
Argentina 1985 is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Argentina 1985 about?
Argentina 1985 (directed by Santiago Mitre) is rated R primarily for coarse language and emotionally intense material tied to real-world human-rights abuses. The film follows prosecutor Julio César Strassera (and deputy Luis Moreno Ocampo) as they assemble a team and present testimony against the military juntas…
Is there sex or nudity in Argentina 1985?
Brief and largely off-screen. There is no nudity shown, but multiple victims testify about sexual violence (IMDb notes a rape is described starting around 70 minutes and a witness describes forced naked childbirth); the film also contains a single rude sexual…
How violent is Argentina 1985?
Mild-to-moderate and mostly indirect. The film contains no graphic on-screen violence, but survivors describe torture and illegal detention in courtroom testimony; there are also tense incidents like a paint-bomb through a restaurant window and a car…
Is the language in Argentina 1985 appropriate for kids?
Moderate, frequent adult language (IMDb notes multiple uses of 'fuck', 'shit', and other coarse terms). Expletives appear in courtroom confrontations and private conversations; the MPAA R rating cites language as a primary factor.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Argentina 1985?
Moderate. Characters smoke repeatedly in offices and meeting places, and there are scenes of drinking at late-night strategy sessions. No illicit-drug use or substance abuse sequences are depicted.
What mature themes appear in Argentina 1985?
Strong and emotionally heavy. Central themes are crimes against humanity under Argentina's 1976–83 dictatorship: disappearances, torture, sexual assault, forced childbirth, state violence, death threats and the ethical burden on prosecutors like Strassera and…
How long is Argentina 1985?
Argentina 1985 runs 141 minutes, directed by Santiago Mitre, released in 2022.
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