Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After connecting with the shy Madeline, a jazz trumpeter embarks on a quest for a more gregarious paramour, but through a series of twists and turns punctuated by an original score, the two lovers seem destined to be together.
Rated NR • 2010 • 1h 23m
Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench is a low-key, black-and-white indie musical about young adult relationships in Boston, focused on Guy (a jazz trumpeter) and Madeline. Parents should be aware it contains brief, implied sexual intimacy (a shower scene with no nudity shown), mild strong language (two uses of the F-word), background drinking in club scenes, and emotional material around breakups and moving away. There is very little… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench appropriate for kids?
Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench is a low-key, black-and-white indie musical about young adult relationships in Boston, focused on Guy (a jazz trumpeter) and Madeline. Parents should be aware it contains brief, implied sexual intimacy (a shower scene with no nudity shown), mild… Read more — free account
Content severity in Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench
What happens in Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:10 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench
Brief and non-graphic. The most notable moment is two characters showering together (no nudity shown) and multiple kissing/embracing moments between Guy and Madeline during their relationship and at the film's end. Nothing explicit is depicted; intimacy is implied and handled without sexual detail.
Violence and gore in Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench
Minimal and non-graphic. Conflicts are limited to slammed doors, raised voices and a brief physical shove during an argument — no blood, no sustained fights and no on-screen injuries. The film's tension is emotional rather than physical.
Language in Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench
Light, occasional profanity. IMDb reports two uses of the F-word and there are a few curt exclamations during arguments or moments of frustration. Language is sparse and not pervasive.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench
Light, background use only. Characters are shown in a jazz club with drinks visible and there is a brief shot of someone smoking outside; neither is glamorized or central to the plot. These are incidental to the social nightlife setting rather than plot-driving drug or alcohol misuse.
Mature themes in Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench
Strong emotional themes of heartbreak, aimlessness, romantic betrayal and starting over run throughout. The film follows a breakup, Madeline relocating and trying new life directions, and Guy's regret — several scenes focus on loneliness and regret that may feel intense for sensitive viewers. No graphic trauma, but the emotional realism is the film's primary mature element.
Scary moments in Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench is best for ages 8+. It's rated NR. Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench is a low-key, black-and-white indie musical about young adult relationships in Boston, focused on Guy (a jazz trumpeter) and Madeline. Parents should be aware it contains brief, implied…
What age rating does Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench have?
Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench about?
Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench is a low-key, black-and-white indie musical about young adult relationships in Boston, focused on Guy (a jazz trumpeter) and Madeline. Parents should be aware it contains brief, implied sexual intimacy (a shower scene with no nudity shown), mild strong language (two uses of the…
Is there sex or nudity in Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench?
Brief and non-graphic. The most notable moment is two characters showering together (no nudity shown) and multiple kissing/embracing moments between Guy and Madeline during their relationship and at the film's end. Nothing explicit is depicted; intimacy is…
How violent is Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench?
Minimal and non-graphic. Conflicts are limited to slammed doors, raised voices and a brief physical shove during an argument — no blood, no sustained fights and no on-screen injuries. The film's tension is emotional rather than physical.
Is the language in Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench appropriate for kids?
Light, occasional profanity. IMDb reports two uses of the F-word and there are a few curt exclamations during arguments or moments of frustration. Language is sparse and not pervasive.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench?
Light, background use only. Characters are shown in a jazz club with drinks visible and there is a brief shot of someone smoking outside; neither is glamorized or central to the plot. These are incidental to the social nightlife setting rather than…
What mature themes appear in Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench?
Strong emotional themes of heartbreak, aimlessness, romantic betrayal and starting over run throughout. The film follows a breakup, Madeline relocating and trying new life directions, and Guy's regret — several scenes focus on loneliness and regret that may…
How long is Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench?
Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench runs 83 minutes, directed by Damien Chazelle, released in 2010.
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