His Majesty Minor (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: His Majesty Minor
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Released: 2007
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 3.4

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

In this offbeat comedy, a man raised by a pig dies and is resurrected with a newfound power of speech, elevating his stature among his fellow humans.

Rated NR • 2007 • 1h 41m

Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud

3.4

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

10+

His Majesty Minor is an offbeat, adults‑oriented fairy tale about a feral man (Minor) raised by pigs who later finds language and social power. The film contains recurring sexual content and nudity (the mythic Pan is lecherous and there are eroticized forest scenes), mild non‑graphic violence (scuffles, rough handling), occasional crude language, brief drinking, and mature themes including a foundling's dead mother and social… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

José Garcia

Vincent Cassel

Sergio Peris-Mencheta

Mélanie Bernier

Claude Brasseur

Rufus

Jean-Luc Bideau

Marc Andréoni

Bernard Haller

Taïra

Rosine Favey

Pedro Casablanc

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Content severity in His Majesty Minor

Sex Strong 6/10

Violence Moderate 4/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in His Majesty Minor, moment by moment

0:03 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
0:07 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10

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Sex and nudity in His Majesty Minor

Moderate sexual content and eroticized imagery: the character Pan behaves lecherously, there are suggestive forest dances and partial nudity, and adult characters exchange kisses and advances. Nothing in available sources indicates explicit, prolonged sex scenes, but the tone is erotic and meant for adults. Expect sexual innuendo, ogling, and moments designed to be titillating rather than childlike humor.

Violence and gore in His Majesty Minor

Mild, non-graphic physicality and rough handling: Minor is dragged away from the pigs at one point, there are jealous scuffles between rivals, and an occasional punch or shove in confrontations. No graphic blood or gore is shown; violence plays as rustic, rough comedy or brief cruelty. Some animal treatment is implied by the pig‑rearing premise but not shown as graphic harm.

Language in His Majesty Minor

Occasional crude language and sexual jokes appear in village scenes and from Pan; profanity is present but not pervasive. Expect some name‑calling and insults directed at Minor that underline social cruelty. Language is used more for comic or rude effect than for sustained harshness.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in His Majesty Minor

Brief, casual drinking at village festivals and feasts; characters appear tipsy or drunk in a few scenes. No sustained depiction of addiction or drug use is reported. Alcohol use is incidental to celebrations and revelry.

Mature themes in His Majesty Minor

Strong themes of abandonment, found family, social shame, power and desire run through the film: Minor is a foundling discovered after a shipwreck (his mother is dead), raised by pigs, then shunned and later elevated by speech. The movie examines how status and language change how people are treated, and includes jealousy, humiliation, and sexual pursuit as recurring motifs. These emotional themes are presented with dark comedy rather than realistic trauma scenes.

Scary moments in His Majesty Minor

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Is His Majesty Minor appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests His Majesty Minor is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. His Majesty Minor is an offbeat, adults‑oriented fairy tale about a feral man (Minor) raised by pigs who later finds language and social power. The film contains recurring sexual content and nudity (the mythic Pan is…

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

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How long is His Majesty Minor?

His Majesty Minor runs 101 minutes, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, released in 2007.

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