Foo Fighters: Back and Forth (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
FOO FIGHTERS BACK AND FORTH chronicles the 16 year history of the Foo Fighters: from the band's very first songs created as cassette demos Dave Grohl recorded during his tenure as Nirvana's drummer, through its ascent to their Grammy-winning, multi-platinum, arena and stadium headlining status as one of the biggest rock bands on the planet.
Rated 14A • 2011 • 1h 41m
Foo Fighters: Back and Forth is a candid music documentary detailing the sixteen-year history of the band, featuring Dave Grohl and other members. Parents should be aware that the film includes frequent strong profanity, including repeated use of the 'f-word,' and frank discussions regarding substance abuse and past personal tragedies. While there is no explicit violence or sexual content, the mature subject matter and language make it… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Foo Fighters: Back and Forth appropriate for kids?
Foo Fighters: Back and Forth is a candid music documentary detailing the sixteen-year history of the band, featuring Dave Grohl and other members. Parents should be aware that the film includes frequent strong profanity, including repeated use of the 'f-word,' and frank… Read more — free account
Content severity in Foo Fighters: Back and Forth
What happens in Foo Fighters: Back and Forth, moment by moment
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- 0:28 🍷 Substances 7/10
- 0:35 💬 Language 7/10
Sex and nudity in Foo Fighters: Back and Forth
None. The documentary contains no on-screen sexual content, nudity, or provocative imagery.
Violence and gore in Foo Fighters: Back and Forth
None. The documentary contains no on-screen physical violence or gore.
Language in Foo Fighters: Back and Forth
Frequent strong profanity is pervasive throughout the interviews. Members of the band frequently use the 'f-word' and 's-word' during their conversational anecdotes.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Foo Fighters: Back and Forth
The film features recurring discussions regarding alcohol consumption and drug use. Band members speak openly about their past struggles with addiction and the specific impact of heroin and alcohol on their lives and the lives of peers.
Mature themes in Foo Fighters: Back and Forth
Mature themes are central to the narrative, including the impact of suicide, the loss of bandmates, and the psychological weight of fame. These topics are discussed with significant emotional gravity throughout the documentary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Foo Fighters: Back and Forth appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Foo Fighters: Back and Forth is best for ages 15+. It's rated 14A. Foo Fighters: Back and Forth is a candid music documentary detailing the sixteen-year history of the band, featuring Dave Grohl and other members. Parents should be aware that the film includes frequent strong…
What age rating does Foo Fighters: Back and Forth have?
Foo Fighters: Back and Forth is officially rated 14A. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Foo Fighters: Back and Forth about?
Foo Fighters: Back and Forth is a candid music documentary detailing the sixteen-year history of the band, featuring Dave Grohl and other members. Parents should be aware that the film includes frequent strong profanity, including repeated use of the 'f-word,' and frank discussions regarding substance abuse and past…
Is there sex or nudity in Foo Fighters: Back and Forth?
None. The documentary contains no on-screen sexual content, nudity, or provocative imagery.
How violent is Foo Fighters: Back and Forth?
None. The documentary contains no on-screen physical violence or gore.
Is the language in Foo Fighters: Back and Forth appropriate for kids?
Frequent strong profanity is pervasive throughout the interviews. Members of the band frequently use the 'f-word' and 's-word' during their conversational anecdotes.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Foo Fighters: Back and Forth?
The film features recurring discussions regarding alcohol consumption and drug use. Band members speak openly about their past struggles with addiction and the specific impact of heroin and alcohol on their lives and the lives of peers.
What mature themes appear in Foo Fighters: Back and Forth?
Mature themes are central to the narrative, including the impact of suicide, the loss of bandmates, and the psychological weight of fame. These topics are discussed with significant emotional gravity throughout the documentary.
How long is Foo Fighters: Back and Forth?
Foo Fighters: Back and Forth runs 101 minutes, directed by James Moll, released in 2011.
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