Junior (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A pimple-faced 13-year-old tomboy starts morphing in bizarre ways after catching stomach flu.
Rated NR • 2011 • 22m
Junior is a 22-minute, unrated short about a 13-year-old tomboy who begins to physically morph after a bout of stomach flu. The film earned its cautionary tone from brief body‑horror imagery (peeling skin and clear goo), a small amount of coarse language (including one use of “fuck” and a middle‑finger gesture), a quick glimpse of a teen's bare back/bra strap, and on-screen tobacco use by minors. These elements are presented in a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Junior appropriate for kids?
Junior is a 22-minute, unrated short about a 13-year-old tomboy who begins to physically morph after a bout of stomach flu. The film earned its cautionary tone from brief body‑horror imagery (peeling skin and clear goo), a small amount of coarse language (including one use of… Read more — free account
Content severity in Junior
What happens in Junior, moment by moment
- 0:01 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:03 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:05 🍷 Substances 3/10
Sex and nudity in Junior
Brief, non‑sexual partial nudity: the camera briefly shows a teen girl's bare back and a bra strap in a single shot. There's no explicit sexual activity or nudity beyond that quick glimpse. The moment is incidental to character presentation rather than sexualized.
Violence and gore in Junior
Mild, non‑graphic body‑horror: the film contains short closeups of skin peeling and clear goo associated with the protagonist's metamorphosis. These shots are unsettling but not graphic or bloody—more bodily decay/oddness than blood or injury. IMDb's Parents Guide specifically notes this peeling/clear‑goo imagery as the main violent/gore element.
Language in Junior
Sporadic coarse language and rude gestures: one clear use of the word “fuck” appears and a middle‑finger gesture is shown during tense exchanges. Language is not constant but the single strong expletive and gestures can be jarring in the short runtime. Parents should expect an instance of mature swearing.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Junior
Tobacco use by minors appears in a couple of brief shots where teenagers handle or smoke cigarettes. There is no depiction of heavy drinking, illegal drugs or overt intoxication. Substance moments are short and unglamourized.
Mature themes in Junior
Strong coming‑of‑age and body/identity themes run through the short: puberty, body‑image anxiety and the horror of an adolescent body changing in unexpected ways. The transformation material is used to explore psychological distress and alienation rather than straightforward shock, and this emotional intensity may be unsettling for younger viewers. These mature themes are central to the story and can feel intense despite the short runtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Junior appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Junior is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Junior is a 22-minute, unrated short about a 13-year-old tomboy who begins to physically morph after a bout of stomach flu. The film earned its cautionary tone from brief body‑horror imagery (peeling skin and clear…
What age rating does Junior have?
Junior is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Junior about?
Junior is a 22-minute, unrated short about a 13-year-old tomboy who begins to physically morph after a bout of stomach flu. The film earned its cautionary tone from brief body‑horror imagery (peeling skin and clear goo), a small amount of coarse language (including one use of “fuck” and a middle‑finger gesture), a…
Is there sex or nudity in Junior?
Brief, non‑sexual partial nudity: the camera briefly shows a teen girl's bare back and a bra strap in a single shot. There's no explicit sexual activity or nudity beyond that quick glimpse. The moment is incidental to character presentation rather than…
How violent is Junior?
Mild, non‑graphic body‑horror: the film contains short closeups of skin peeling and clear goo associated with the protagonist's metamorphosis. These shots are unsettling but not graphic or bloody—more bodily decay/oddness than blood or injury. IMDb's Parents…
Is the language in Junior appropriate for kids?
Sporadic coarse language and rude gestures: one clear use of the word “fuck” appears and a middle‑finger gesture is shown during tense exchanges. Language is not constant but the single strong expletive and gestures can be jarring in the short runtime…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Junior?
Tobacco use by minors appears in a couple of brief shots where teenagers handle or smoke cigarettes. There is no depiction of heavy drinking, illegal drugs or overt intoxication. Substance moments are short and unglamourized.
What mature themes appear in Junior?
Strong coming‑of‑age and body/identity themes run through the short: puberty, body‑image anxiety and the horror of an adolescent body changing in unexpected ways. The transformation material is used to explore psychological distress and alienation rather than…
How long is Junior?
Junior runs 22 minutes, directed by Julia Ducournau, released in 2011.
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