Bicycle Thieves (1948) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Unemployed Antonio is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. However on his first day, his bicycle—essential to his work—gets stolen. His job is doomed unless he can find the thief. With the help of his son, Antonio combs the city, becoming desperate for justice.
Rated NR • 1948 • 1h 29m
In post-war Rome, a desperate father and his young son search for the stolen bicycle required for the man’s livelihood. While the film is unrated and contains no traditional red-flag content like violence or profanity, it is recommended for ages 12 and up due to its heavy mature themes regarding poverty and social injustice. Parents should be aware that the emotional weight of the father’s desperation and the film's somber tone may be… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Bicycle Thieves appropriate for kids?
In post-war Rome, a desperate father and his young son search for the stolen bicycle required for the man’s livelihood. While the film is unrated and contains no traditional red-flag content like violence or profanity, it is recommended for ages 12 and up due to its heavy mature… Read more — free account
Content severity in Bicycle Thieves
What happens in Bicycle Thieves, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 1:05 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in Bicycle Thieves
None.
Violence and gore in Bicycle Thieves
None.
Language in Bicycle Thieves
None of note.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Bicycle Thieves
None.
Mature themes in Bicycle Thieves
Poverty and its indignity — the bicycle as the difference between employment and destitution. A father's humiliation witnessed by his son. The film's ending — father and son holding hands in a crowd — is cinema's most heartbreaking and hopeful final image.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bicycle Thieves appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Bicycle Thieves is best for ages 12+. It's rated NR. In post-war Rome, a desperate father and his young son search for the stolen bicycle required for the man’s livelihood. While the film is unrated and contains no traditional red-flag content like violence or profanity…
What age rating does Bicycle Thieves have?
Bicycle Thieves is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Bicycle Thieves about?
In post-war Rome, a desperate father and his young son search for the stolen bicycle required for the man’s livelihood. While the film is unrated and contains no traditional red-flag content like violence or profanity, it is recommended for ages 12 and up due to its heavy mature themes regarding poverty and social…
Is there sex or nudity in Bicycle Thieves?
None.
How violent is Bicycle Thieves?
None.
Is the language in Bicycle Thieves appropriate for kids?
None of note.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Bicycle Thieves?
None.
What mature themes appear in Bicycle Thieves?
Poverty and its indignity — the bicycle as the difference between employment and destitution. A father's humiliation witnessed by his son. The film's ending — father and son holding hands in a crowd — is cinema's most heartbreaking and hopeful final image.
How long is Bicycle Thieves?
Bicycle Thieves runs 89 minutes, directed by Vittorio De Sica, released in 1948.
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