Hen (2026) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Hen
Director: György Pálfi
Released: 2026
Duration: 96 min

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Escaping from a chicken farm, a hen finds refuge in the courtyard of a crumbling restaurant. There, she discovers love, confronts the pecking order, and fights to protect her eggs from a greedy owner. Her droll yet touching quest for motherhood mirrors the messy compromises and silent struggles of human lives.

Rated NR • 2026 • 1h 36m

Directed by György Pálfi

Age

10+

Hen is a stylized, fable-like film that follows a hen's escape from a commercial farm to a local restaurant courtyard. While the premise is whimsical, it explores mature themes of motherhood, survival, and the harsh realities of the food industry. Parents should be aware of moderate scenes involving farm animal peril and the stark, non-graphic depiction of livestock management. It is best suited for older children and teens who can… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Yannis Kokiasmenos

Maria Diakopanagiotou

Argyris Pandazaras

Antonis Kafetzopoulos

Antonis Tsiotsiopoulos

Machmout Bamerni

Chronis Barbarian

Nikos Kattis

Dimitris Pelekis

Eszti

Szandi

Feri

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Is Hen appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Hen

Sex None 0/10

Violence Strong 5/10

Language None 0/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Hen, moment by moment

0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
0:35 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10

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Sex and nudity in Hen

None. The film contains no sexual themes, nudity, or innuendo.

Violence and gore in Hen

There is moderate, non-graphic violence inherent to a farm setting, including the handling of poultry and brief, tense moments of animal-on-animal conflict. No blood or gore is shown, and the tone remains grounded rather than slapstick.

Language in Hen

None. No profanity or offensive language is used throughout the film.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Hen

None. There are no scenes depicting drug use, smoking, or alcohol consumption.

Mature themes in Hen

The narrative deals with the emotional weight of motherhood, the trauma of confinement, and the survival instinct of animals in an unforgiving environment.

Scary moments in Hen

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Hen 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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Is Hen appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Hen is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Hen is a stylized, fable-like film that follows a hen's escape from a commercial farm to a local restaurant courtyard. While the premise is whimsical, it explores mature themes of motherhood, survival, and the harsh…

What age rating does Hen have?

Hen is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Hen about?

Is there sex or nudity in Hen?

None. The film contains no sexual themes, nudity, or innuendo.

How violent is Hen?

Is the language in Hen appropriate for kids?

None. No profanity or offensive language is used throughout the film.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Hen?

None. There are no scenes depicting drug use, smoking, or alcohol consumption.

What mature themes appear in Hen?

The narrative deals with the emotional weight of motherhood, the trauma of confinement, and the survival instinct of animals in an unforgiving environment.

How long is Hen?

Hen runs 96 minutes, directed by György Pálfi, released in 2026.

Where can I read the full Hen parent guide?

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