Gol!a (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Golia is a former rugby champion suffering from dementia. every day he wakes up convinced that he is still young and is away with his team, only to learn that he is living inside a nursing home and has lost all contact with his wife and children. alessandro, another guest of the nursing home, is a former professor of ancient literature suffering from paraplegia. alessandro has one last ambition left: to help golia break out of the nursing home and reunite him with his family, overcoming the defense lines of the institution’s… Sign up for the full guide
Rated 6+ • 2023 • 1h 32m
Golia is an Italian film about a former rugby champion with dementia, Golia, who lives in a nursing home but believes he is still a young athlete. The film's content concerns are driven almost entirely by its mature themes, including dementia, aging, paraplegia, and the fight for human dignity in the face of illness. A friend, Alessandro, helps Golia attempt an escape to reunite with his estranged family, leading to some mild conflict… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Gol!a appropriate for kids?
Golia is an Italian film about a former rugby champion with dementia, Golia, who lives in a nursing home but believes he is still a young athlete. The film's content concerns are driven almost entirely by its mature themes, including dementia, aging, paraplegia, and the fight… Read more — free account
Content severity in Gol!a
What happens in Gol!a, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:28 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Gol!a
None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.
Violence and gore in Gol!a
Very mild. Any conflict is brief and lacks intensity. The plot involves an escape from a nursing home and overcoming "mean-spirited staff," which may involve a very light scuffle, some shouting, or a character being restrained. There is no serious or graphic violence.
Language in Gol!a
None reported. The film's Italian 6+ rating suggests a complete absence of profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Gol!a
Minimal. Characters in a nursing home setting may be shown taking prescribed medication, but this is depicted in a clinical, non-recreational context.
Mature themes in Gol!a
Moderate. The central themes are mature and may be upsetting for some viewers. The film directly confronts the realities of dementia, including memory loss and confusion, as well as physical disability (paraplegia). It also explores family estrangement, loneliness in old age, and the importance of maintaining one's dignity.
Scary moments in Gol!a
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Gol!a yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gol!a appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Gol!a is best for ages 10+. It's rated 6+. Golia is an Italian film about a former rugby champion with dementia, Golia, who lives in a nursing home but believes he is still a young athlete. The film's content concerns are driven almost entirely by its mature…
What age rating does Gol!a have?
Gol!a is officially rated 6+. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Gol!a about?
Golia is an Italian film about a former rugby champion with dementia, Golia, who lives in a nursing home but believes he is still a young athlete. The film's content concerns are driven almost entirely by its mature themes, including dementia, aging, paraplegia, and the fight for human dignity in the face of illness…
Is there sex or nudity in Gol!a?
None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.
How violent is Gol!a?
Very mild. Any conflict is brief and lacks intensity. The plot involves an escape from a nursing home and overcoming "mean-spirited staff," which may involve a very light scuffle, some shouting, or a character being restrained. There is no serious or graphic…
Is the language in Gol!a appropriate for kids?
None reported. The film's Italian 6+ rating suggests a complete absence of profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Gol!a?
Minimal. Characters in a nursing home setting may be shown taking prescribed medication, but this is depicted in a clinical, non-recreational context.
What mature themes appear in Gol!a?
Moderate. The central themes are mature and may be upsetting for some viewers. The film directly confronts the realities of dementia, including memory loss and confusion, as well as physical disability (paraplegia). It also explores family estrangement…
How long is Gol!a?
Gol!a runs 92 minutes, directed by Roberto Marra, Stefano Salvatori, released in 2023.
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