Bread and Tulips (2000) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An endearing light comedy about a woman who spontaneously becomes a resident of Venice after her family left her behind. While enjoying the wonderful people she meets she achieves a new life and the first time independent of her family.
Rated NR • 2000 • 1h 54m
Bread and Tulips is a romantic comedy about Rosalba, a housewife who spontaneously begins a new life in Venice after her family accidentally leaves her behind at a rest stop. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its mature themes, brief strong language, and some sensuality. Parents should be aware of themes centered on marital unhappiness and infidelity, a false reference to teenage drug use, and infrequent but notable profanity… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Bread and Tulips appropriate for kids?
Bread and Tulips is a romantic comedy about Rosalba, a housewife who spontaneously begins a new life in Venice after her family accidentally leaves her behind at a rest stop. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its mature themes, brief strong language, and some sensuality… Read more — free account
Content severity in Bread and Tulips
What happens in Bread and Tulips, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:28 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Bread and Tulips
Content is mild and focuses on a developing romance. Rosalba and Fernando share a slow, sensual tango dance, and their affection is shown through gentle gestures. There is no nudity or explicit activity. The term "screw" is reportedly used in a sexual context a few times. The husband's infidelity is a key plot point, but it occurs off-screen.
Violence and gore in Bread and Tulips
Violence is very light and primarily emotional. There are a few scenes with heated marital arguments, both in person and over the phone, involving shouting. A character also makes a passing, melancholy reference to past suicidal thoughts, though this is not depicted graphically.
Language in Bread and Tulips
Language is infrequent but includes some strong profanity. According to user reports, the dialogue contains one use of "f--k". Other words used include "shit" (about four times), "hell" (twice), "asshole," and "bastard."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Bread and Tulips
Substance use is mild. Characters are occasionally shown drinking wine with meals, consistent with the Italian setting. There is a significant drug reference when a character falsely tells Rosalba that her son has started taking drugs in order to manipulate her into returning home.
Mature themes in Bread and Tulips
The film explores several mature themes. The central plot revolves around marital crisis, a wife's discontent with her role, and her journey of self-discovery and independence. Themes also include emotional abandonment, infidelity (the husband has a mistress), loneliness, and the formation of new found-family relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bread and Tulips appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Bread and Tulips is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Bread and Tulips is a romantic comedy about Rosalba, a housewife who spontaneously begins a new life in Venice after her family accidentally leaves her behind at a rest stop. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its…
What age rating does Bread and Tulips have?
Bread and Tulips is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Bread and Tulips about?
Bread and Tulips is a romantic comedy about Rosalba, a housewife who spontaneously begins a new life in Venice after her family accidentally leaves her behind at a rest stop. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its mature themes, brief strong language, and some sensuality. Parents should be aware of themes…
Is there sex or nudity in Bread and Tulips?
Content is mild and focuses on a developing romance. Rosalba and Fernando share a slow, sensual tango dance, and their affection is shown through gentle gestures. There is no nudity or explicit activity. The term "screw" is reportedly used in a sexual context…
How violent is Bread and Tulips?
Violence is very light and primarily emotional. There are a few scenes with heated marital arguments, both in person and over the phone, involving shouting. A character also makes a passing, melancholy reference to past suicidal thoughts, though this is not…
Is the language in Bread and Tulips appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent but includes some strong profanity. According to user reports, the dialogue contains one use of "f--k". Other words used include "shit" (about four times), "hell" (twice), "asshole," and "bastard."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Bread and Tulips?
Substance use is mild. Characters are occasionally shown drinking wine with meals, consistent with the Italian setting. There is a significant drug reference when a character falsely tells Rosalba that her son has started taking drugs in order to manipulate…
What mature themes appear in Bread and Tulips?
The film explores several mature themes. The central plot revolves around marital crisis, a wife's discontent with her role, and her journey of self-discovery and independence. Themes also include emotional abandonment, infidelity (the husband has a…
How long is Bread and Tulips?
Bread and Tulips runs 114 minutes, directed by Silvio Soldini, released in 2000.
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