Call Me by Your Name (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In the summer of 1983, a 17-year-old Elio spends his days in his family's villa in Italy. One day Oliver, a graduate student, arrives to assist Elio's father, a professor of Greco-Roman culture. Soon, Elio and Oliver discover a summer that will alter their lives forever.
Rated R • 2017 • 2h 12m
A 17-year-old boy falls in love with his father's 24-year-old graduate student during a summer in northern Italy. The R rating is for sexual content and the film's frank depiction of a relationship between a teenager and an adult. Timothée Chalamet's breakthrough performance. One of the most sensually beautiful films of recent years.
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Is Call Me by Your Name appropriate for kids?
A 17-year-old boy falls in love with his father's 24-year-old graduate student during a summer in northern Italy. The R rating is for sexual content and the film's frank depiction of a relationship between a teenager and an adult. Timothée Chalamet's breakthrough performance… Read more — free account
Content severity in Call Me by Your Name
What happens in Call Me by Your Name, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:20 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:30 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in Call Me by Your Name
A sexual encounter between a 17-year-old and a 24-year-old — depicted non-graphically but clearly. Male nudity. The film treats the relationship without shame while its age gap is notable. An act involving a peach is tastefully handled but explicit in implication.
Violence and gore in Call Me by Your Name
There is no physical violence or gore present in this film. The drama relies entirely on emotional tension and interpersonal relationships rather than physical conflict. Given its R rating for mature themes, the lack of violence is consistent with the story's focus on a romantic summer atmosphere.
Language in Call Me by Your Name
Strong language occurs at various points throughout the film, including uses of the 'f-word' and other profanities. While the dialogue is mostly intellectual and conversational, these outbursts are utilized to convey intense emotional moments between characters. The frequency and nature of the language are consistent with the movie's R rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Call Me by Your Name
Social drinking is a frequent occurrence, reflecting the European summer setting where wine is served during meals and outdoor gatherings. Characters are seen holding glasses of alcohol and occasionally smoking cigarettes in various casual settings. These depictions are realistic for the cultural milieu and are portrayed without sensationalism or negative consequences.
Mature themes in Call Me by Your Name
First love and its pain. A father's extraordinary speech to his son about not suppressing feeling — one of the decade's great cinematic monologues. The film ends with Elio crying by the fireplace — one of cinema's great depictions of grief for a lost love. The age gap is present in the film without being its subject.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Call Me by Your Name appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Call Me by Your Name is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. A 17-year-old boy falls in love with his father's 24-year-old graduate student during a summer in northern Italy. The R rating is for sexual content and the film's frank depiction of a relationship between a teenager…
What age rating does Call Me by Your Name have?
Call Me by Your Name is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Call Me by Your Name about?
A 17-year-old boy falls in love with his father's 24-year-old graduate student during a summer in northern Italy. The R rating is for sexual content and the film's frank depiction of a relationship between a teenager and an adult. Timothée Chalamet's breakthrough performance. One of the most sensually beautiful films…
Is there sex or nudity in Call Me by Your Name?
A sexual encounter between a 17-year-old and a 24-year-old — depicted non-graphically but clearly. Male nudity. The film treats the relationship without shame while its age gap is notable. An act involving a peach is tastefully handled but explicit in…
How violent is Call Me by Your Name?
There is no physical violence or gore present in this film. The drama relies entirely on emotional tension and interpersonal relationships rather than physical conflict. Given its R rating for mature themes, the lack of violence is consistent with the story's…
Is the language in Call Me by Your Name appropriate for kids?
Strong language occurs at various points throughout the film, including uses of the 'f-word' and other profanities. While the dialogue is mostly intellectual and conversational, these outbursts are utilized to convey intense emotional moments between…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Call Me by Your Name?
Social drinking is a frequent occurrence, reflecting the European summer setting where wine is served during meals and outdoor gatherings. Characters are seen holding glasses of alcohol and occasionally smoking cigarettes in various casual settings. These…
What mature themes appear in Call Me by Your Name?
First love and its pain. A father's extraordinary speech to his son about not suppressing feeling — one of the decade's great cinematic monologues. The film ends with Elio crying by the fireplace — one of cinema's great depictions of grief for a lost love…
How long is Call Me by Your Name?
Call Me by Your Name runs 132 minutes, directed by Luca Guadagnino, released in 2017.
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