Brassed Off (1996) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A Yorkshire coal mine is threatened with closure and the only hope is for the men to enter their Grimley Colliery Brass Band into a national competition. They believe they have no hope until Gloria appears carrying her Flugelhorn. At first mocked for being a woman, she soon becomes the only chance for the band to win.
Rated R • 1996 • 1h 47m
A Yorkshire colliery brass band pursues the national championship while their mine is threatened with closure. Pete Postlethwaite and Ewan McGregor. The R rating covers language and the film's political anger.
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Is Brassed Off appropriate for kids?
A Yorkshire colliery brass band pursues the national championship while their mine is threatened with closure. Pete Postlethwaite and Ewan McGregor. The R rating covers language and the film's political anger. Read more — free account
Content severity in Brassed Off
What happens in Brassed Off, moment by moment
- 0:05 💬 Language 6/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:42 💬 Language 6/10
Sex and nudity in Brassed Off
There is no overt sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. The story focuses primarily on the socio-economic struggles of the community and the camaraderie of the band members, although there are brief scenes of mild flirtation. As the rating implies, the film maintains a mature focus on labor struggles rather than sexual situations.
Violence and gore in Brassed Off
Physical violence and gore are absent from this production. While there are moments of significant emotional intensity and verbal disputes driven by political anger, these do not escalate into physical combat. The tension within the film is channeled through the characters' professional and personal reactions to their mine's closure.
Language in Brassed Off
The film features constant strong language throughout, rooted in authentic Northern English working-class vernacular. Viewers will encounter frequent use of severe profanities and aggressive insults, particularly during moments of high frustration and political debate. This frequent throughout and is the primary factor in the film's mature rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Brassed Off
There is no drug use portrayed in this film, nor is there a focus on substance abuse. Some characters are seen socialising in pub environments or drinking beer, which is presented as a routine aspect of their social culture. These background elements are minor and do not glamorise the consumption of alcohol.
Mature themes in Brassed Off
The destruction of the Yorkshire mining communities depicted with fury and grief. Pete Postlethwaite's Danny as a man whose music is the only thing keeping him alive while everything else is taken. The film's political anger is genuine and earns its ending.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brassed Off appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Brassed Off is best for ages 15+. It's rated R. A Yorkshire colliery brass band pursues the national championship while their mine is threatened with closure. Pete Postlethwaite and Ewan McGregor. The R rating covers language and the film's political anger.
What age rating does Brassed Off have?
Brassed Off is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Brassed Off about?
A Yorkshire colliery brass band pursues the national championship while their mine is threatened with closure. Pete Postlethwaite and Ewan McGregor. The R rating covers language and the film's political anger.
Is there sex or nudity in Brassed Off?
There is no overt sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. The story focuses primarily on the socio-economic struggles of the community and the camaraderie of the band members, although there are brief scenes of mild flirtation. As the rating implies…
How violent is Brassed Off?
Physical violence and gore are absent from this production. While there are moments of significant emotional intensity and verbal disputes driven by political anger, these do not escalate into physical combat. The tension within the film is channeled through…
Is the language in Brassed Off appropriate for kids?
The film features constant strong language throughout, rooted in authentic Northern English working-class vernacular. Viewers will encounter frequent use of severe profanities and aggressive insults, particularly during moments of high frustration and…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Brassed Off?
There is no drug use portrayed in this film, nor is there a focus on substance abuse. Some characters are seen socialising in pub environments or drinking beer, which is presented as a routine aspect of their social culture. These background elements are…
What mature themes appear in Brassed Off?
The destruction of the Yorkshire mining communities depicted with fury and grief. Pete Postlethwaite's Danny as a man whose music is the only thing keeping him alive while everything else is taken. The film's political anger is genuine and earns its ending.
How long is Brassed Off?
Brassed Off runs 107 minutes, directed by Mark Herman, released in 1996.
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