Days of Being Wild (1990) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Yuddy, a Hong Kong playboy known for breaking girls' hearts, tries to find solace and truth after discovering the woman who raised him isn't his mother.
Rated NR • 1990 • 1h 34m
Days of Being Wild received its Not Rated status due to its mature thematic content, including emotional manipulation, abandonment, and a somber tone. The film follows a detached playboy, Yuddy, in 1960s Hong Kong and his destructive effect on those around him. Parents should be aware of sensual situations without nudity, frequent smoking and some drinking, and a brief but sudden sequence of fatal violence near the end involving a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Days of Being Wild appropriate for kids?
Days of Being Wild received its Not Rated status due to its mature thematic content, including emotional manipulation, abandonment, and a somber tone. The film follows a detached playboy, Yuddy, in 1960s Hong Kong and his destructive effect on those around him. Parents should be… Read more — free account
Content severity in Days of Being Wild
What happens in Days of Being Wild, moment by moment
- 0:03 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:16 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
Sex and nudity in Days of Being Wild
Content is sensual and suggestive rather than explicit. Characters are shown kissing and embracing. A central element is Yuddy's seduction of women, involving flirtatious dialogue and scenes set in bedrooms, though no nudity is shown. A female character is seen in her underwear in a non-sexual context. It is mentioned that a character's mother is a former prostitute.
Violence and gore in Days of Being Wild
Violence is infrequent but appears in short, sudden bursts. One scene involves a character being beaten by a group of men off-screen, with his injuries shown after. Near the end of the film, a character gets into a fight, stabs another man, and is later shot. The final mortal wound is not shown graphically, but the character is seen bleeding and dying.
Language in Days of Being Wild
None. Language is not a significant concern in this film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Days of Being Wild
Smoking is pervasive, with multiple characters smoking cigarettes in many scenes. Alcohol is also present; characters drink in social settings like bars and cabaret clubs. In one scene, a main character is found passed out drunk on a street.
Mature themes in Days of Being Wild
The film is built on heavy, mature themes. Central themes include profound loneliness, existential ennui, identity crisis, and the lasting pain of abandonment. Yuddy's cruel and manipulative treatment of the women who love him is a core focus. The film also deals with unrequited love, the death of a parent, and prostitution as a character's background.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Days of Being Wild appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Days of Being Wild is best for ages 15+. It's rated NR. Days of Being Wild received its Not Rated status due to its mature thematic content, including emotional manipulation, abandonment, and a somber tone. The film follows a detached playboy, Yuddy, in 1960s Hong Kong and…
What age rating does Days of Being Wild have?
Days of Being Wild is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Days of Being Wild about?
Days of Being Wild received its Not Rated status due to its mature thematic content, including emotional manipulation, abandonment, and a somber tone. The film follows a detached playboy, Yuddy, in 1960s Hong Kong and his destructive effect on those around him. Parents should be aware of sensual situations without…
Is there sex or nudity in Days of Being Wild?
Content is sensual and suggestive rather than explicit. Characters are shown kissing and embracing. A central element is Yuddy's seduction of women, involving flirtatious dialogue and scenes set in bedrooms, though no nudity is shown. A female character is…
How violent is Days of Being Wild?
Violence is infrequent but appears in short, sudden bursts. One scene involves a character being beaten by a group of men off-screen, with his injuries shown after. Near the end of the film, a character gets into a fight, stabs another man, and is later shot…
Is the language in Days of Being Wild appropriate for kids?
None. Language is not a significant concern in this film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Days of Being Wild?
Smoking is pervasive, with multiple characters smoking cigarettes in many scenes. Alcohol is also present; characters drink in social settings like bars and cabaret clubs. In one scene, a main character is found passed out drunk on a street.
What mature themes appear in Days of Being Wild?
The film is built on heavy, mature themes. Central themes include profound loneliness, existential ennui, identity crisis, and the lasting pain of abandonment. Yuddy's cruel and manipulative treatment of the women who love him is a core focus. The film also…
How long is Days of Being Wild?
Days of Being Wild runs 94 minutes, directed by Wong Kar-Wai, released in 1990.
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