Duck Season (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Flama and Moko are fourteen years old; they have been best friends since they were kids. They have everything they need to survive yet another boring Sunday: an apartment without parents, videogames, porn magazines, soft drinks and pizza delivery.
Rated NR • 2004 • 1h 30m
Filmed in black and white, Duck Season is a slow-burn indie film about teenage boredom that received its R-rating primarily for drug use and language. The story follows 14-year-olds Flama and Moko, who are left alone for a Sunday in their apartment. Their day takes a turn when a power outage, a late pizza delivery man, and a teen girl from next door disrupt their plans. The central content concern for parents is a sequence where the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Duck Season appropriate for kids?
Filmed in black and white, Duck Season is a slow-burn indie film about teenage boredom that received its R-rating primarily for drug use and language. The story follows 14-year-olds Flama and Moko, who are left alone for a Sunday in their apartment. Their day takes a turn when a… Read more — free account
Content severity in Duck Season
What happens in Duck Season, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:14 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:22 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in Duck Season
This category is light. There is no on-screen sex or graphic nudity. Two teenage boys briefly discuss porn and erections in a conversational way. In one scene, a character is seen taking a bath, but strategic angles and framing prevent any explicit nudity.
Violence and gore in Duck Season
Violence is nearly absent. The title refers to a hunting video game the two main characters play at the beginning of the film, which features stylized, non-graphic shooting of animated ducks on a TV screen. There are no fights, weapons, or physical altercations between characters.
Language in Duck Season
Language is moderate and is a reason for the film's R-rating. Profanity is used periodically throughout the film by the teenage characters and adults, including some strong language during arguments and moments of frustration.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Duck Season
This is the most significant content area. Characters drink rum and Coke. Early in the film, it's mentioned that one boy's mother smokes marijuana. The central event involves the pizza delivery man baking a cake with marijuana, which all four main characters (including the two 14-year-olds) then eat. Subsequent scenes show them experiencing the effects of being high.
Mature themes in Duck Season
The film explores themes of adolescent boredom, loneliness, and strained family dynamics. The main characters deal with the absence of their parents and hint at divorce and neglect. The unexpected camaraderie that forms between the four disparate characters is also a central theme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duck Season appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Duck Season is best for ages 15+. It's rated NR. Filmed in black and white, Duck Season is a slow-burn indie film about teenage boredom that received its R-rating primarily for drug use and language. The story follows 14-year-olds Flama and Moko, who are left alone…
What age rating does Duck Season have?
Duck Season is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Duck Season about?
Filmed in black and white, Duck Season is a slow-burn indie film about teenage boredom that received its R-rating primarily for drug use and language. The story follows 14-year-olds Flama and Moko, who are left alone for a Sunday in their apartment. Their day takes a turn when a power outage, a late pizza delivery…
Is there sex or nudity in Duck Season?
This category is light. There is no on-screen sex or graphic nudity. Two teenage boys briefly discuss porn and erections in a conversational way. In one scene, a character is seen taking a bath, but strategic angles and framing prevent any explicit nudity.
How violent is Duck Season?
Violence is nearly absent. The title refers to a hunting video game the two main characters play at the beginning of the film, which features stylized, non-graphic shooting of animated ducks on a TV screen. There are no fights, weapons, or physical…
Is the language in Duck Season appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate and is a reason for the film's R-rating. Profanity is used periodically throughout the film by the teenage characters and adults, including some strong language during arguments and moments of frustration.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Duck Season?
This is the most significant content area. Characters drink rum and Coke. Early in the film, it's mentioned that one boy's mother smokes marijuana. The central event involves the pizza delivery man baking a cake with marijuana, which all four main characters…
What mature themes appear in Duck Season?
The film explores themes of adolescent boredom, loneliness, and strained family dynamics. The main characters deal with the absence of their parents and hint at divorce and neglect. The unexpected camaraderie that forms between the four disparate characters…
How long is Duck Season?
Duck Season runs 90 minutes, directed by Fernando Eimbcke, released in 2004.
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