Fabian: Going to the Dogs (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In 1930s Berlin, Dr. Jakob Fabian, who works by day in advertising for a cigarette company and by night wanders the streets of the city, falls in love with an actress. As her career begins to blossom, prospects for his future begin to wane.
Rated NR • 2021 • 2h 56m
Fabian: Going to the Dogs (2021) is an unrated, slow-burning drama set in 1930s Berlin that earned attention for explicit nudity, bleak themes of political unrest and suicide, and occasional physical violence. Parents should be aware of several scenes of full-frontal nudity (male and female), implied sexual encounters and a storyline that includes suicide, a drowning death, and a brutal beating. The film frequently shows heavy… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Fabian: Going to the Dogs appropriate for kids?
Fabian: Going to the Dogs (2021) is an unrated, slow-burning drama set in 1930s Berlin that earned attention for explicit nudity, bleak themes of political unrest and suicide, and occasional physical violence. Parents should be aware of several scenes of full-frontal nudity… Read more — free account
Content severity in Fabian: Going to the Dogs
What happens in Fabian: Going to the Dogs, moment by moment
- 0:10 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:30 ♥ Sex & Nudity 7/10
Sex and nudity in Fabian: Going to the Dogs
Strong, explicit nudity appears multiple times. The IMDb Parents Guide notes several scenes of female and some male full-frontal nudity, a naked folk-dance, and a couple shown nude in bed after implied intercourse; there are also plot beats about Cornelia accepting a producer's advances to further her career. No prolonged erotic sex scenes are shown, but the nudity is frank and recurring and includes brief implied post-coital moments and coercive undertones in one subplot.
Violence and gore in Fabian: Going to the Dogs
Moderate physical violence: a politically charged arrest and one extended, angry assault. Fabian savagely attacks an academic (Weckherlin) in public after discovering a cruel prank, and police rough up Labude during his arrest; injuries are non-graphic but emotionally intense. There is no graphic gore.
Language in Fabian: Going to the Dogs
Mild, occasional profanity in German, typically brief curses or harsh words during arguments and club conversations. Language is not pervasive but used in tense scenes and confrontations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Fabian: Going to the Dogs
Moderate presence of tobacco and alcohol. The film repeatedly shows characters smoking cigarettes (workplaces, clubs) and several heavy-drinking sequences and bingeing nights out; substance use is presented as part of the era's nightlife and character behavior.
Mature themes in Fabian: Going to the Dogs
Strong, adult themes: unemployment, political radicalization and repression, suicide, grief and moral compromise. The plot includes Labude's political arrest and suicide, Cornelia's compromises for career advancement, Fabian's layoff and eventual drowning death while saving a boy — these are emotionally heavy and sustained through the second half.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fabian: Going to the Dogs appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Fabian: Going to the Dogs is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Fabian: Going to the Dogs (2021) is an unrated, slow-burning drama set in 1930s Berlin that earned attention for explicit nudity, bleak themes of political unrest and suicide, and occasional physical violence. Parents…
What age rating does Fabian: Going to the Dogs have?
Fabian: Going to the Dogs is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Fabian: Going to the Dogs about?
Fabian: Going to the Dogs (2021) is an unrated, slow-burning drama set in 1930s Berlin that earned attention for explicit nudity, bleak themes of political unrest and suicide, and occasional physical violence. Parents should be aware of several scenes of full-frontal nudity (male and female), implied sexual encounters…
Is there sex or nudity in Fabian: Going to the Dogs?
Strong, explicit nudity appears multiple times. The IMDb Parents Guide notes several scenes of female and some male full-frontal nudity, a naked folk-dance, and a couple shown nude in bed after implied intercourse; there are also plot beats about Cornelia…
How violent is Fabian: Going to the Dogs?
Moderate physical violence: a politically charged arrest and one extended, angry assault. Fabian savagely attacks an academic (Weckherlin) in public after discovering a cruel prank, and police rough up Labude during his arrest; injuries are non-graphic but…
Is the language in Fabian: Going to the Dogs appropriate for kids?
Mild, occasional profanity in German, typically brief curses or harsh words during arguments and club conversations. Language is not pervasive but used in tense scenes and confrontations.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Fabian: Going to the Dogs?
Moderate presence of tobacco and alcohol. The film repeatedly shows characters smoking cigarettes (workplaces, clubs) and several heavy-drinking sequences and bingeing nights out; substance use is presented as part of the era's nightlife and character…
What mature themes appear in Fabian: Going to the Dogs?
Strong, adult themes: unemployment, political radicalization and repression, suicide, grief and moral compromise. The plot includes Labude's political arrest and suicide, Cornelia's compromises for career advancement, Fabian's layoff and eventual drowning…
How long is Fabian: Going to the Dogs?
Fabian: Going to the Dogs runs 176 minutes, directed by Dominik Graf, released in 2021.
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