Il vegetale (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Fabio struggles with a cumbersome father and a capricious and spoiled little sister who consider him a good for nothing, a “vegetable” in fact. The unfortunate recent graduate looks for a job reacts to the contempt of his family and demanding employers, when an unexpected event remixes roles…
Rated T • 2018 • 1h 24m
Il vegetale is an Italian comedy that, while unrated in the U.S., was rated for all audiences in its home country. Its parental guidance concerns are almost entirely thematic. The film's central conflict stems from the protagonist, Fabio, being relentlessly belittled by his father, who calls him a worthless "vegetable," which may be upsetting for younger viewers. The story follows Fabio's attempts to find a job and his own self-worth… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Il vegetale appropriate for kids?
Il vegetale is an Italian comedy that, while unrated in the U.S., was rated for all audiences in its home country. Its parental guidance concerns are almost entirely thematic. The film's central conflict stems from the protagonist, Fabio, being relentlessly belittled by his… Read more — free account
Content severity in Il vegetale
What happens in Il vegetale, moment by moment
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:23 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Il vegetale
No sexual content is present. The plot involves a romantic subplot where the main character's girlfriend leaves him, but this is handled without any innuendo, sexual situations, or nudity.
Violence and gore in Il vegetale
Violence is largely absent. Any physical content is limited to potential minor slapstick comedy, typical for the genre, as the main character struggles with various manual jobs. No one is seriously harmed.
Language in Il vegetale
Language is infrequent and mild. There may be some light exclamations or insults, but no strong or frequent profanity is used, in keeping with its 'T' rating (all audiences) in Italy.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Il vegetale
Minor, incidental use of alcohol may be depicted. Characters might be seen drinking wine socially during meals, which is contextually appropriate for the Italian setting and not a focus of the plot.
Mature themes in Il vegetale
Thematic content is the most significant element. The film centrally deals with themes of parental emotional abuse, with a father constantly demeaning and insulting his son. It also explores feelings of worthlessness, the stress of job-seeking, family dysfunction, and the eventual discovery of self-worth.
Scary moments in Il vegetale
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Il vegetale 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Il vegetale appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Il vegetale is best for ages 10+. It's rated T. Il vegetale is an Italian comedy that, while unrated in the U.S., was rated for all audiences in its home country. Its parental guidance concerns are almost entirely thematic. The film's central conflict stems from the…
What age rating does Il vegetale have?
Il vegetale is officially rated T. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Il vegetale about?
Il vegetale is an Italian comedy that, while unrated in the U.S., was rated for all audiences in its home country. Its parental guidance concerns are almost entirely thematic. The film's central conflict stems from the protagonist, Fabio, being relentlessly belittled by his father, who calls him a worthless…
Is there sex or nudity in Il vegetale?
No sexual content is present. The plot involves a romantic subplot where the main character's girlfriend leaves him, but this is handled without any innuendo, sexual situations, or nudity.
How violent is Il vegetale?
Violence is largely absent. Any physical content is limited to potential minor slapstick comedy, typical for the genre, as the main character struggles with various manual jobs. No one is seriously harmed.
Is the language in Il vegetale appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild. There may be some light exclamations or insults, but no strong or frequent profanity is used, in keeping with its 'T' rating (all audiences) in Italy.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Il vegetale?
Minor, incidental use of alcohol may be depicted. Characters might be seen drinking wine socially during meals, which is contextually appropriate for the Italian setting and not a focus of the plot.
What mature themes appear in Il vegetale?
Thematic content is the most significant element. The film centrally deals with themes of parental emotional abuse, with a father constantly demeaning and insulting his son. It also explores feelings of worthlessness, the stress of job-seeking, family…
How long is Il vegetale?
Il vegetale runs 84 minutes, directed by Gennaro Nunziante, released in 2018.
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