Girlhood (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Oppressed by her family setting, dead-end school prospects and the boys law in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She changes her name, her dress code, and quits school to be accepted in the gang, hoping that this will be a way to freedom.
Rated NR • 2014 • 1h 52m
Overall: A young Black woman in the Paris suburbs joins a girl gang and finds solidarity, identity, and a taste of freedom. Unrated but R-equivalent. Sciamma's film before Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
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Is Girlhood appropriate for kids?
Overall: A young Black woman in the Paris suburbs joins a girl gang and finds solidarity, identity, and a taste of freedom. Unrated but R-equivalent. Sciamma's film before Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Read more — free account
Content severity in Girlhood
What happens in Girlhood, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:12 💬 Language 5/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Girlhood
There are no depicted sexual scenes or nudity in the film. The story focuses on the platonic bonds and the search for identity among the young women rather than romantic or sexual encounters. Some conversations touch on the social pressures of reputation and femininity, but the content remains non-graphic.
Violence and gore in Girlhood
The film contains honest and intense depictions of gang fights and physical altercations between adolescent girls. In one significant scene, a girl is brutally beaten by her peers, and the domestic atmosphere is charged with the threat of physical intimidation from an older brother. These moments prioritize gritty realism over stylized action, showing the painful consequences of neighborhood conflicts.
Language in Girlhood
Strong language is used frequently throughout the film, primarily appearing in the subtitles to reflect the slang and aggressive vernacular of the Paris suburbs. Viewers will encounter frequent use of expletives and derogatory terms during insults and heated arguments. The dialogue is authentic to the gritty urban setting and the defiant attitudes of the central characters.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Girlhood
Recreational drug use is depicted as part of the group's social life, including scenes of the main characters smoking marijuana. Characters also consume alcohol at parties and during moments of celebration or defiance. While the use is normalized within their peer group, it is shown as a component of their rebellious lifestyle rather than a primary plot focus.
Mature themes in Girlhood
A young woman's search for herself in a system that offers her nothing. The solidarity of the girl gang as something real and valuable even as the film shows its limits. Rihanna's 'Diamonds' lip-sync sequence is pure cinema.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Girlhood appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Girlhood is best for ages 15+. It's rated NR. Overall: A young Black woman in the Paris suburbs joins a girl gang and finds solidarity, identity, and a taste of freedom. Unrated but R-equivalent. Sciamma's film before Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
What age rating does Girlhood have?
Girlhood is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Girlhood about?
Overall: A young Black woman in the Paris suburbs joins a girl gang and finds solidarity, identity, and a taste of freedom. Unrated but R-equivalent. Sciamma's film before Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
Is there sex or nudity in Girlhood?
There are no depicted sexual scenes or nudity in the film. The story focuses on the platonic bonds and the search for identity among the young women rather than romantic or sexual encounters. Some conversations touch on the social pressures of reputation and…
How violent is Girlhood?
The film contains honest and intense depictions of gang fights and physical altercations between adolescent girls. In one significant scene, a girl is brutally beaten by her peers, and the domestic atmosphere is charged with the threat of physical…
Is the language in Girlhood appropriate for kids?
Strong language is used frequently throughout the film, primarily appearing in the subtitles to reflect the slang and aggressive vernacular of the Paris suburbs. Viewers will encounter frequent use of expletives and derogatory terms during insults and heated…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Girlhood?
Recreational drug use is depicted as part of the group's social life, including scenes of the main characters smoking marijuana. Characters also consume alcohol at parties and during moments of celebration or defiance. While the use is normalized within their…
What mature themes appear in Girlhood?
A young woman's search for herself in a system that offers her nothing. The solidarity of the girl gang as something real and valuable even as the film shows its limits. Rihanna's 'Diamonds' lip-sync sequence is pure cinema.
How long is Girlhood?
Girlhood runs 112 minutes, directed by Céline Sciamma, released in 2014.
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