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Hear Me (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A delivery boy falls for a young girl who is hearing impaired. Comparing themselves with water birds and trees, together they are going to break the barrier and pursuit their dreams and take their relationship to the next level.

Rated NR • 2009 • 1h 49m

7.4
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Hear Me is a gentle, heartwarming Taiwanese romance about a delivery worker named Tian-Kuo who falls for a hearing-impaired woman named Yang Yang. The film relies on sign language as a central narrative device, highlighting themes of communication, family support, and personal dreams. Parents should be aware that the film includes brief sequences of peril related to a house fire and emotional family conflict, but it is largely free of… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Eddie Peng Yu-Yan
Eddie Peng Yu-Yan
Ivy Chen Yi-Han
Ivy Chen Yi-Han
Michelle Chen Yan-Hsi
Michelle Chen Yan-Hsi
Lo Pei-an
Lo Pei-an
Lin Mei-shiu
Lin Mei-shiu
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Is Hear Me appropriate for kids?

Hear Me is a gentle, heartwarming Taiwanese romance about a delivery worker named Tian-Kuo who falls for a hearing-impaired woman named Yang Yang. The film relies on sign language as a central narrative device, highlighting themes of communication, family support, and personal… Read more — free account

Content severity in Hear Me

Sex None 0/10
Violence Moderate 3/10
Language Mild 1/10
Substances Mild 1/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Hear Me, moment by moment

  1. 0:42 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
  2. 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
  3. 0:55 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Hear Me

There is no sexual content in the film; the relationship is based on emotional connection and romantic interest.

Violence and gore in Hear Me

There is a brief, non-graphic sequence involving an apartment fire that results in hospitalization, representing mild peril.

Language in Hear Me

The film contains very mild, infrequent dialogue and no strong profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Hear Me

There is brief, passing mention of social drinking during a dinner scene, which is incidental to the plot.

Mature themes in Hear Me

The story deals with themes of disability, familial pressure, the challenges of pursuing athletic dreams, and miscommunication, all handled with sensitivity.

Scary moments in Hear Me

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Hear Me 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hear Me appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Hear Me is best for ages 7+. It's rated NR. Hear Me is a gentle, heartwarming Taiwanese romance about a delivery worker named Tian-Kuo who falls for a hearing-impaired woman named Yang Yang. The film relies on sign language as a central narrative device…

What age rating does Hear Me have?

Hear Me is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Hear Me about?

Hear Me is a gentle, heartwarming Taiwanese romance about a delivery worker named Tian-Kuo who falls for a hearing-impaired woman named Yang Yang. The film relies on sign language as a central narrative device, highlighting themes of communication, family support, and personal dreams. Parents should be aware that the…

Is there sex or nudity in Hear Me?

There is no sexual content in the film; the relationship is based on emotional connection and romantic interest.

How violent is Hear Me?

There is a brief, non-graphic sequence involving an apartment fire that results in hospitalization, representing mild peril.

Is the language in Hear Me appropriate for kids?

The film contains very mild, infrequent dialogue and no strong profanity.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Hear Me?

There is brief, passing mention of social drinking during a dinner scene, which is incidental to the plot.

What mature themes appear in Hear Me?

The story deals with themes of disability, familial pressure, the challenges of pursuing athletic dreams, and miscommunication, all handled with sensitivity.

How long is Hear Me?

Hear Me runs 109 minutes, directed by Cheng Fenfen, released in 2009.

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