Half Girlfriend (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A boy meets a girl named Riya and falls in love. After struggling to convince her to be his girlfriend, she half-heartedly agrees to be his `half-girlfriend'.
Rated NR • 2017 • 2h 15m
This Bollywood romance, based on the Chetan Bhagat novel, follows the tumultuous relationship between Madhav and Riya. The film's rating is driven by mature thematic content rather than graphic imagery. The central conflict involves a scene depicting an attempted sexual assault, where a male character physically tries to force himself onto a female character. The story also deals with themes of classism, emotional manipulation… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Half Girlfriend appropriate for kids?
This Bollywood romance, based on the Chetan Bhagat novel, follows the tumultuous relationship between Madhav and Riya. The film's rating is driven by mature thematic content rather than graphic imagery. The central conflict involves a scene depicting an attempted sexual assault… Read more — free account
Content severity in Half Girlfriend
What happens in Half Girlfriend, moment by moment
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:31 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in Half Girlfriend
Contains kissing and an implied off-screen sexual encounter without nudity near the end. The most significant content is a scene of attempted sexual assault, where a main character, feeling humiliated, physically restrains a woman and tries to force himself on her. The scene is tense and emotionally charged but not sexually explicit.
Violence and gore in Half Girlfriend
While mostly free of typical action violence, there is one key scene of physical aggression during an attempted sexual assault, where a man forcefully grabs and holds a woman against her will. Additionally, a character recounts a past marriage where she was the victim of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband and his mother, though this is only described and not shown.
Language in Half Girlfriend
Language is very mild. There is one reported use of the Hindi insult "saali," which is used in a moment of frustration.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Half Girlfriend
No substance use is depicted in the film.
Mature themes in Half Girlfriend
The film has strong thematic content, including social class prejudice, emotional manipulation, and complex relationship dynamics. A central theme is an attempted sexual assault and its aftermath. The plot also involves a character lying about having terminal cancer to end a relationship, and another character revealing a past of spousal abuse. Themes of parental disapproval and eventual forgiveness are also present.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Half Girlfriend appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Half Girlfriend is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. This Bollywood romance, based on the Chetan Bhagat novel, follows the tumultuous relationship between Madhav and Riya. The film's rating is driven by mature thematic content rather than graphic imagery. The central…
What age rating does Half Girlfriend have?
Half Girlfriend is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Half Girlfriend about?
This Bollywood romance, based on the Chetan Bhagat novel, follows the tumultuous relationship between Madhav and Riya. The film's rating is driven by mature thematic content rather than graphic imagery. The central conflict involves a scene depicting an attempted sexual assault, where a male character physically tries…
Is there sex or nudity in Half Girlfriend?
Contains kissing and an implied off-screen sexual encounter without nudity near the end. The most significant content is a scene of attempted sexual assault, where a main character, feeling humiliated, physically restrains a woman and tries to force himself…
How violent is Half Girlfriend?
While mostly free of typical action violence, there is one key scene of physical aggression during an attempted sexual assault, where a man forcefully grabs and holds a woman against her will. Additionally, a character recounts a past marriage where she was…
Is the language in Half Girlfriend appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild. There is one reported use of the Hindi insult "saali," which is used in a moment of frustration.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Half Girlfriend?
No substance use is depicted in the film.
What mature themes appear in Half Girlfriend?
The film has strong thematic content, including social class prejudice, emotional manipulation, and complex relationship dynamics. A central theme is an attempted sexual assault and its aftermath. The plot also involves a character lying about having terminal…
How long is Half Girlfriend?
Half Girlfriend runs 135 minutes, directed by Mohit Suri, released in 2017.
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