Fallen Leaves (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is beset by obstacles – from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.
Rated NR • 2023 • 1h 21m
Fallen Leaves is a deadpan romantic dramedy set in Helsinki about two lonely people, Ansa and Holappa, who tentatively fall for one another. The film is unrated but contains frequent, on-screen alcohol use (Holappa drinks in many scenes), occasional coarse language (a subtitled f‑word and mild insults), a brief kiss, and a workplace injury that later escalates to a train accident and a coma. The emotional heft comes from alcoholism… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Fallen Leaves appropriate for kids?
Fallen Leaves is a deadpan romantic dramedy set in Helsinki about two lonely people, Ansa and Holappa, who tentatively fall for one another. The film is unrated but contains frequent, on-screen alcohol use (Holappa drinks in many scenes), occasional coarse language (a subtitled… Read more — free account
Content severity in Fallen Leaves
What happens in Fallen Leaves, moment by moment
- 0:04 🍷 Substances 4/10
- 0:06 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Fallen Leaves
Light and brief. There is one small, non-graphic kiss during a date and a passing line about possibly sharing a small bed; nothing explicit. IMDb Parents Guide notes "Very mild. One kiss and a comment about possibly sharing a small bed."
Violence and gore in Fallen Leaves
Minimal and non-graphic. A workplace accident shows Holappa's arm being bandaged with a small amount of blood visible; the film does not dwell on gore. IMDb Parents Guide records a brief on-screen injury with bandaging.
Language in Fallen Leaves
Mild, occasional coarse language. Viewers report one subtitled f‑word plus some milder insults and phrases (e.g., "move your arse"). These instances are infrequent and not shouted or pervasive.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Fallen Leaves
Moderate and recurring. Holappa is shown drinking in many scenes (at work, in bars, from a hip flask), there is frequent smoking, and one scene involves the arrest of a man selling drugs (bystanders comment). IMDb Parents Guide flags alcohol as a recurring motif. The drinking is central to plot and leads to job loss and interpersonal conflict.
Mature themes in Fallen Leaves
Moderate emotional themes: loneliness, poverty/unstable work, family trauma around alcoholism, job loss, and a serious accident leading to a coma. The train accident and subsequent hospital/coma scenes are emotionally weighty but not graphic; recovery and quiet tenderness follow.
Scary moments in Fallen Leaves
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fallen Leaves appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Fallen Leaves is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Fallen Leaves is a deadpan romantic dramedy set in Helsinki about two lonely people, Ansa and Holappa, who tentatively fall for one another. The film is unrated but contains frequent, on-screen alcohol use (Holappa…
What age rating does Fallen Leaves have?
Fallen Leaves is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Fallen Leaves about?
Fallen Leaves is a deadpan romantic dramedy set in Helsinki about two lonely people, Ansa and Holappa, who tentatively fall for one another. The film is unrated but contains frequent, on-screen alcohol use (Holappa drinks in many scenes), occasional coarse language (a subtitled f‑word and mild insults), a brief kiss…
Is there sex or nudity in Fallen Leaves?
Light and brief. There is one small, non-graphic kiss during a date and a passing line about possibly sharing a small bed; nothing explicit. IMDb Parents Guide notes "Very mild. One kiss and a comment about possibly sharing a small bed."
How violent is Fallen Leaves?
Minimal and non-graphic. A workplace accident shows Holappa's arm being bandaged with a small amount of blood visible; the film does not dwell on gore. IMDb Parents Guide records a brief on-screen injury with bandaging.
Is the language in Fallen Leaves appropriate for kids?
Mild, occasional coarse language. Viewers report one subtitled f‑word plus some milder insults and phrases (e.g., "move your arse"). These instances are infrequent and not shouted or pervasive.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Fallen Leaves?
Moderate and recurring. Holappa is shown drinking in many scenes (at work, in bars, from a hip flask), there is frequent smoking, and one scene involves the arrest of a man selling drugs (bystanders comment). IMDb Parents Guide flags alcohol as a recurring…
What mature themes appear in Fallen Leaves?
Moderate emotional themes: loneliness, poverty/unstable work, family trauma around alcoholism, job loss, and a serious accident leading to a coma. The train accident and subsequent hospital/coma scenes are emotionally weighty but not graphic; recovery and…
How long is Fallen Leaves?
Fallen Leaves runs 81 minutes, directed by Aki Kaurismäki, released in 2023.
Where can I read the full Fallen Leaves parent guide?
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