Boiling Point (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A head chef balances multiple personal and professional crises at a popular restaurant in London.
Rated R • 2021 • 1h 32m
Boiling Point is an intense, single-take drama set in a high-pressure London restaurant on its busiest night of the year. The film is rated R primarily for pervasive, aggressive profanity and mature depictions of substance abuse, mental health crises, and professional stress. Viewers follow head chef Andy Jones as he struggles to maintain control while battling alcoholism and personal ruin. It is suitable for mature audiences only, as… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Boiling Point appropriate for kids?
Boiling Point is an intense, single-take drama set in a high-pressure London restaurant on its busiest night of the year. The film is rated R primarily for pervasive, aggressive profanity and mature depictions of substance abuse, mental health crises, and professional stress… Read more — free account
Content severity in Boiling Point
What happens in Boiling Point, moment by moment
- 0:08 💬 Language 7/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:22 🍷 Substances 5/10
Sex and nudity in Boiling Point
None. There are brief mentions of romantic relationships and a scene where a customer inappropriately touches a server, but no sexual activity or nudity is depicted.
Violence and gore in Boiling Point
Minimal. The violence is restricted to shouting matches and a brief moment where a fight nearly breaks out between staff members before being broken up.
Language in Boiling Point
Severe and pervasive. The film features constant, aggressive profanity, including over 100 uses of the word "fuck," as well as frequent derogatory insults directed at colleagues.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Boiling Point
Moderate. A character is seen consuming hard drugs (cocaine) in a private office, and several scenes show characters drinking heavily or hiding alcohol in water bottles.
Mature themes in Boiling Point
Strong. The film deals with significant mature subject matter, including a character struggling with self-harm, severe alcoholism, workplace bullying, racial hostility toward staff, and acute mental health breakdowns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boiling Point appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Boiling Point is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Boiling Point is an intense, single-take drama set in a high-pressure London restaurant on its busiest night of the year. The film is rated R primarily for pervasive, aggressive profanity and mature depictions of…
What age rating does Boiling Point have?
Boiling Point is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Boiling Point about?
Boiling Point is an intense, single-take drama set in a high-pressure London restaurant on its busiest night of the year. The film is rated R primarily for pervasive, aggressive profanity and mature depictions of substance abuse, mental health crises, and professional stress. Viewers follow head chef Andy Jones as he…
Is there sex or nudity in Boiling Point?
None. There are brief mentions of romantic relationships and a scene where a customer inappropriately touches a server, but no sexual activity or nudity is depicted.
How violent is Boiling Point?
Minimal. The violence is restricted to shouting matches and a brief moment where a fight nearly breaks out between staff members before being broken up.
Is the language in Boiling Point appropriate for kids?
Severe and pervasive. The film features constant, aggressive profanity, including over 100 uses of the word "fuck," as well as frequent derogatory insults directed at colleagues.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Boiling Point?
Moderate. A character is seen consuming hard drugs (cocaine) in a private office, and several scenes show characters drinking heavily or hiding alcohol in water bottles.
What mature themes appear in Boiling Point?
Strong. The film deals with significant mature subject matter, including a character struggling with self-harm, severe alcoholism, workplace bullying, racial hostility toward staff, and acute mental health breakdowns.
How long is Boiling Point?
Boiling Point runs 92 minutes, directed by Philip Barantini, released in 2021.
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