Hero (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After meeting the chief of police's pretty daughter, a gangster kidnaps the girl. During the journey they fall in love and the gangster decides to set her free.
Rated NR • 2015 • 2h 25m
Hero is an action-romance that earned its mature feel mainly for frequent, sometimes bloody violence and themes of kidnapping, betrayal and redemption. Parents should expect multiple gunshots and at least one on-screen stabbing with visible blood, a near-drowning/bridge fall, plus mild profanity and brief drinking at parties. The story follows gangster Sooraj (Sooraj Kaushik) and Radha Mathur as their relationship develops after a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Hero appropriate for kids?
Hero is an action-romance that earned its mature feel mainly for frequent, sometimes bloody violence and themes of kidnapping, betrayal and redemption. Parents should expect multiple gunshots and at least one on-screen stabbing with visible blood, a near-drowning/bridge fall… Read more — free account
Content severity in Hero
What happens in Hero, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Hero
None. There is no on-screen sex or nudity in the film; the romance is expressed through conversation and song sequences rather than explicit scenes.
Violence and gore in Hero
Strong and sometimes graphic-seeming action: the film includes several gunshots with visible blood spurts, at least one explicit knife stabbing, beatings with blunt objects and points of blunt trauma (training weights, wooden shards), and multiple on-screen killings during chase/shootout sequences. Key violent beats: the initial abduction, a chase where Sooraj is shot and falls from a broken bridge, Sooraj later being stabbed by antagonist Ranvijay, and a final shootout in which people are killed. Many scenes show…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Hero
Mild. Characters occasionally use Hindi and English curse words (examples reported include 'saala' and English words like 'bloody' or 'shit') during fights and arguments; profanity is not pervasive but appears in heated moments.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Hero
Light presence. There are brief scenes of alcohol use at a party and during social gatherings (drinks are shown but not glamorized); smoking appears in background/character moments. Substance use is incidental and not central to the plot.
Mature themes in Hero
Moderate themes of crime, betrayal, imprisonment and family rejection run through the story: kidnapping and deception start the plot, Sooraj serves time in prison, and the film deals with choices about loyalty vs. turning state's evidence. There is also near-death trauma (the bridge fall and rescue) and repeated moral conflict between love and criminal ties; these are treated seriously and drive character decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hero appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Hero is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Hero is an action-romance that earned its mature feel mainly for frequent, sometimes bloody violence and themes of kidnapping, betrayal and redemption. Parents should expect multiple gunshots and at least one on-screen…
What age rating does Hero have?
Hero is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Hero about?
Hero is an action-romance that earned its mature feel mainly for frequent, sometimes bloody violence and themes of kidnapping, betrayal and redemption. Parents should expect multiple gunshots and at least one on-screen stabbing with visible blood, a near-drowning/bridge fall, plus mild profanity and brief drinking at…
Is there sex or nudity in Hero?
None. There is no on-screen sex or nudity in the film; the romance is expressed through conversation and song sequences rather than explicit scenes.
How violent is Hero?
Strong and sometimes graphic-seeming action: the film includes several gunshots with visible blood spurts, at least one explicit knife stabbing, beatings with blunt objects and points of blunt trauma (training weights, wooden shards), and multiple on-screen…
Is the language in Hero appropriate for kids?
Mild. Characters occasionally use Hindi and English curse words (examples reported include 'saala' and English words like 'bloody' or 'shit') during fights and arguments; profanity is not pervasive but appears in heated moments.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Hero?
Light presence. There are brief scenes of alcohol use at a party and during social gatherings (drinks are shown but not glamorized); smoking appears in background/character moments. Substance use is incidental and not central to the plot.
What mature themes appear in Hero?
Moderate themes of crime, betrayal, imprisonment and family rejection run through the story: kidnapping and deception start the plot, Sooraj serves time in prison, and the film deals with choices about loyalty vs. turning state's evidence. There is also…
How long is Hero?
Hero runs 145 minutes, directed by Nikkhil Advani, released in 2015.
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