Coco Before Chanel (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron Balsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing.
Rated PG-13 • 2009 • 1h 50m
Coco Before Chanel is a PG-13 period drama about the early life of fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel. The rating is primarily for mature thematic elements and sexual content, including implied affairs and relationships outside of marriage. Viewers can expect pervasive smoking throughout, consistent with the historical setting, and some social drinking. The film explores themes of abandonment, class struggle, and grief following the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Coco Before Chanel appropriate for kids?
Coco Before Chanel is a PG-13 period drama about the early life of fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel. The rating is primarily for mature thematic elements and sexual content, including implied affairs and relationships outside of marriage. Viewers can expect pervasive smoking… Read more — free account
Content severity in Coco Before Chanel
What happens in Coco Before Chanel, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:16 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:22 🍷 Substances 3/10
Sex and nudity in Coco Before Chanel
The film contains moderate sexual content, though no nudity or explicit acts. The central plot involves Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel having affairs, first as a kept mistress to Baron Balsan and later with her lover Boy Capel. There are scenes of passionate kissing and couples are shown in bed together, clearly implying a sexual relationship. The context of being a mistress and infidelity are recurring themes.
Violence and gore in Coco Before Chanel
Violence is not a focus of the film. However, a central character is killed suddenly in a car accident. The accident itself is not depicted on screen, but the news of the death is delivered and the emotional aftermath is shown, which is intense. There is no other significant violence or gore.
Language in Coco Before Chanel
Language is very mild and infrequent. The dialogue is in French with English subtitles. Any profanity is limited to occasional mild expletives that are in line with a PG-13 rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Coco Before Chanel
Reflecting the period, smoking is pervasive and frequent, with many characters, including Coco, smoking cigarettes in nearly every setting. Alcohol, such as wine and champagne, is also regularly consumed in social situations like parties, dinners, and at the cabaret.
Mature themes in Coco Before Chanel
The film has strong thematic content, beginning with childhood abandonment as Coco and her sister are left at an orphanage by their father. It explores complex adult relationships, including infidelity and the transactional nature of being a mistress. The pursuit of independence against societal constraints is a core theme, as is the intense grief and emotional devastation following the sudden, accidental death of a loved one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coco Before Chanel appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Coco Before Chanel is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Coco Before Chanel is a PG-13 period drama about the early life of fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel. The rating is primarily for mature thematic elements and sexual content, including implied affairs and relationships…
What age rating does Coco Before Chanel have?
Coco Before Chanel is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Coco Before Chanel about?
Coco Before Chanel is a PG-13 period drama about the early life of fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel. The rating is primarily for mature thematic elements and sexual content, including implied affairs and relationships outside of marriage. Viewers can expect pervasive smoking throughout, consistent with the historical…
Is there sex or nudity in Coco Before Chanel?
The film contains moderate sexual content, though no nudity or explicit acts. The central plot involves Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel having affairs, first as a kept mistress to Baron Balsan and later with her lover Boy Capel. There are scenes of passionate kissing…
How violent is Coco Before Chanel?
Violence is not a focus of the film. However, a central character is killed suddenly in a car accident. The accident itself is not depicted on screen, but the news of the death is delivered and the emotional aftermath is shown, which is intense. There is no…
Is the language in Coco Before Chanel appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild and infrequent. The dialogue is in French with English subtitles. Any profanity is limited to occasional mild expletives that are in line with a PG-13 rating.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Coco Before Chanel?
Reflecting the period, smoking is pervasive and frequent, with many characters, including Coco, smoking cigarettes in nearly every setting. Alcohol, such as wine and champagne, is also regularly consumed in social situations like parties, dinners, and at the…
What mature themes appear in Coco Before Chanel?
The film has strong thematic content, beginning with childhood abandonment as Coco and her sister are left at an orphanage by their father. It explores complex adult relationships, including infidelity and the transactional nature of being a mistress. The…
How long is Coco Before Chanel?
Coco Before Chanel runs 110 minutes, directed by Anne Fontaine, released in 2009.
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