Caramel (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In a beauty salon in Beirut the lives of five women cross paths. The beauty salon is a colorful and sensual microcosm where they share and entrust their hopes, fears and expectations.
Rated NR • 2007 • 1h 36m
This film was given a PG rating for its mature themes, sexuality, and language. "Caramel" is a character-driven drama set in a Beirut beauty salon, exploring the lives of five women. The film's content concerns revolve primarily around complex adult themes like adultery, societal pressures regarding virginity, aging, and unspoken romantic feelings, rather than explicit content. There is no violence and only very mild profanity. The… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Caramel appropriate for kids?
This film was given a PG rating for its mature themes, sexuality, and language. "Caramel" is a character-driven drama set in a Beirut beauty salon, exploring the lives of five women. The film's content concerns revolve primarily around complex adult themes like adultery… Read more — free account
Content severity in Caramel
What happens in Caramel, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:20 🍷 Substances 1/10
Sex and nudity in Caramel
This category is mild. Sexual content is discussed and thematic rather than shown. A character is concerned about her upcoming marriage because she is not a virgin and explores options to 'fix' it. In one scene, a man makes an unwanted advance by trying to touch a woman's leg under her skirt, but she quickly stops him. There is no nudity or depicted sex.
Violence and gore in Caramel
Violence is almost entirely absent. In a brief, dialogue-free scene, a man is shown with some bruises on his face, implying he was in an off-screen fight or altercation with police, but this is not shown or discussed further.
Language in Caramel
Language is infrequent and mild. There is occasional use of very mild curse words, such as "ass," but profanity is not a significant feature of the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Caramel
Substance use is very light. Characters occasionally smoke cigarettes in social settings. In one comedic misunderstanding, a boy on the phone tells a caller his mother is busy "smoking a joint," though this is not true and there is no actual drug use depicted.
Mature themes in Caramel
The film is built on mature, complex adult themes. Central plotlines involve adultery, the cultural and personal anxieties surrounding premarital sex and virginity, and the first signs of aging and dementia in an older character. Other themes include closeted same-sex attraction, the challenges of single motherhood, and the powerful bonds of female friendship in a patriarchal society.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caramel appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Caramel is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. This film was given a PG rating for its mature themes, sexuality, and language. "Caramel" is a character-driven drama set in a Beirut beauty salon, exploring the lives of five women. The film's content concerns revolve…
What age rating does Caramel have?
Caramel is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Caramel about?
This film was given a PG rating for its mature themes, sexuality, and language. "Caramel" is a character-driven drama set in a Beirut beauty salon, exploring the lives of five women. The film's content concerns revolve primarily around complex adult themes like adultery, societal pressures regarding virginity, aging…
Is there sex or nudity in Caramel?
This category is mild. Sexual content is discussed and thematic rather than shown. A character is concerned about her upcoming marriage because she is not a virgin and explores options to 'fix' it. In one scene, a man makes an unwanted advance by trying to…
How violent is Caramel?
Violence is almost entirely absent. In a brief, dialogue-free scene, a man is shown with some bruises on his face, implying he was in an off-screen fight or altercation with police, but this is not shown or discussed further.
Is the language in Caramel appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild. There is occasional use of very mild curse words, such as "ass," but profanity is not a significant feature of the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Caramel?
Substance use is very light. Characters occasionally smoke cigarettes in social settings. In one comedic misunderstanding, a boy on the phone tells a caller his mother is busy "smoking a joint," though this is not true and there is no actual drug use depicted.
What mature themes appear in Caramel?
The film is built on mature, complex adult themes. Central plotlines involve adultery, the cultural and personal anxieties surrounding premarital sex and virginity, and the first signs of aging and dementia in an older character. Other themes include closeted…
How long is Caramel?
Caramel runs 96 minutes, directed by Nadine Labaki, released in 2007.
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