Chicuarotes (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Cagalera and Moloteco are two teenagers from San Gregorio Atlapulco who are desperate to get out and move up and away from oppressive circumstances. When they hear of an opportunity to buy a spot in the electrician’s union, which could transform their lives, they quickly devolve into the criminal, adult underworld of Mexico City in a bid to buy their freedom.
Rated 15 • 2019 • 1h 36m
Chicuarotes is a raw, violent coming-of-age drama set in San Gregorio Atlapulco that follows teenagers Cagalera and Moloteco as petty schemes escalate into kidnapping, mob justice, and murder. Parents should expect strong, realistic violence (beatings, a brick attack, and an on-screen fatal shooting), an attempted sexual assault, explicit profanity including homophobic slurs, and heavy drinking. There is also a brief masturbation scene… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Chicuarotes appropriate for kids?
Chicuarotes is a raw, violent coming-of-age drama set in San Gregorio Atlapulco that follows teenagers Cagalera and Moloteco as petty schemes escalate into kidnapping, mob justice, and murder. Parents should expect strong, realistic violence (beatings, a brick attack, and an… Read more — free account
Content severity in Chicuarotes
What happens in Chicuarotes, moment by moment
- 0:04 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 6/10
Sex and nudity in Chicuarotes
Strong, disturbing sexual content appears at key turning points. IMDb Parents Guide notes a brief, non-graphic masturbation scene in a character with a porn magazine; later a lingerie-shop theft is played for discomfort rather than titillation. The most intense moment is on a rooftop where the ex-convict Chillamil forces the group and demands Sugehili be held down for rape — the assault is threatened and coerced (no prolonged nudity), which is emotionally intense and upsetting.
Violence and gore in Chicuarotes
Violence grows steadily darker through the film and reaches a brutal climax. Early scenes include the boys pulling a gun on bus passengers; mid-film features a severe beating by Baturro and a brick strike to a character's face/neck that leaves visible blood (noted in IMDb). The end sequence includes mob threats, a chaotic rooftop fight, a shooting in which Chillamil is shot and Moloteco is fatally wounded — on-screen blood and a clear on-camera death are shown.
Language in Chicuarotes
Frequent, strong profanity throughout the film, including multiple uses of the word "fuck." IMDb contributors also report repeated homophobic slurs directed at Cagalera's gay brother, used in anger and humiliation. The language contributes to the film's hard-edged, realistic tone.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Chicuarotes
Moderate but significant substance use: Baturro is shown as a heavy drinker whose alcoholism fuels domestic abuse. Alcohol plays a role in escalating violence at home; later, Cagalera's mother deliberately laces Baturro's drink, causing his death — the poisoning is depicted as an intentional act.
Mature themes in Chicuarotes
The film handles heavy, adult themes: poverty, domestic abuse, homophobia, kidnapping, vigilantism, and death. The central crimes (kidnapping and a fatal shooting) and the moral consequences (mob retribution, a mother's murder of an abuser) are explicit and emotionally weighty. Characters face betrayal, loss, and the collapse of escape plans, making the film intense and bleak in places.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chicuarotes appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Chicuarotes is best for ages 13+. It's rated 15. Chicuarotes is a raw, violent coming-of-age drama set in San Gregorio Atlapulco that follows teenagers Cagalera and Moloteco as petty schemes escalate into kidnapping, mob justice, and murder. Parents should expect…
What age rating does Chicuarotes have?
Chicuarotes is officially rated 15. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Chicuarotes about?
Chicuarotes is a raw, violent coming-of-age drama set in San Gregorio Atlapulco that follows teenagers Cagalera and Moloteco as petty schemes escalate into kidnapping, mob justice, and murder. Parents should expect strong, realistic violence (beatings, a brick attack, and an on-screen fatal shooting), an attempted…
Is there sex or nudity in Chicuarotes?
Strong, disturbing sexual content appears at key turning points. IMDb Parents Guide notes a brief, non-graphic masturbation scene in a character with a porn magazine; later a lingerie-shop theft is played for discomfort rather than titillation. The most…
How violent is Chicuarotes?
Violence grows steadily darker through the film and reaches a brutal climax. Early scenes include the boys pulling a gun on bus passengers; mid-film features a severe beating by Baturro and a brick strike to a character's face/neck that leaves visible blood…
Is the language in Chicuarotes appropriate for kids?
Frequent, strong profanity throughout the film, including multiple uses of the word "fuck." IMDb contributors also report repeated homophobic slurs directed at Cagalera's gay brother, used in anger and humiliation. The language contributes to the film's…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Chicuarotes?
Moderate but significant substance use: Baturro is shown as a heavy drinker whose alcoholism fuels domestic abuse. Alcohol plays a role in escalating violence at home; later, Cagalera's mother deliberately laces Baturro's drink, causing his death — the…
What mature themes appear in Chicuarotes?
The film handles heavy, adult themes: poverty, domestic abuse, homophobia, kidnapping, vigilantism, and death. The central crimes (kidnapping and a fatal shooting) and the moral consequences (mob retribution, a mother's murder of an abuser) are explicit and…
How long is Chicuarotes?
Chicuarotes runs 96 minutes, directed by Gael García Bernal, released in 2019.
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