Happy as Lazzaro (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Happy as Lazzaro is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Happy as Lazzaro received its PG-13 rating primarily for its mature thematic elements and a brief but impactful scene of violence. The film explores complex issues of social injustice, class exploitation, and systemic…

Happy as Lazzaro is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Happy as Lazzaro received its PG-13 rating primarily for its mature thematic elements and a brief but impactful scene of violence. The film explores complex issues of social injustice, class exploitation, and systemic poverty through the story of a unwaveringly kind but naive man, Lazzaro. Content parents should be…

No sexual content or nudity is present in the film.

Violence is infrequent but includes two key moments. A character has a sudden, shocking fall from a high cliff. The most significant violence occurs at the film's conclusion, where the protagonist is mistaken for a robber and is beaten to death by a crowd…

Profanity is not a significant feature of the film. A few mild exclamations may be heard in Italian, but there is no strong or frequent bad language.

Characters, particularly the farm laborers, are frequently seen smoking cigarettes, which ties into their work on the tobacco plantation. There are also scenes of social drinking, but no depiction of substance abuse or intoxication.

Thematic content is strong and forms the core of the film. It heavily explores themes of exploitation, as a community of sharecroppers is kept in a state of indentured servitude. It also deals with poverty, social injustice, the loss of innocence, and the…

Happy as Lazzaro runs 128 minutes, directed by Alice Rohrwacher, released in 2018.

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