Lantana (2001) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Plagued with grief over the murder of her daughter, Valerie Somers suspects that her husband John is cheating on her. When Valerie disappears, Detective Leon Zat attempts to solve the mystery of her absence. A complex web of love, sex and deceit emerges -- drawing in four related couples whose various partners are distrustful and suspicious about each other's involvement.
Rated R • 2001 • 2h 1m
The R-rating for *Lantana* is for its strong language and mature sexual themes, including multiple scenes depicting infidelity. The film is a slow-burn psychological thriller revolving around the disappearance of a woman, Valerie Somers, and the tangled relationships of four connected couples. Parents should be aware of frequent uses of "f--k," several scenes of non-explicit but clear sexual activity, and mature thematic material… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Lantana appropriate for kids?
The R-rating for *Lantana* is for its strong language and mature sexual themes, including multiple scenes depicting infidelity. The film is a slow-burn psychological thriller revolving around the disappearance of a woman, Valerie Somers, and the tangled relationships of four… Read more — free account
Content severity in Lantana
What happens in Lantana, moment by moment
- 0:01 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:02 ♥ Sex & Nudity 7/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
Sex and nudity in Lantana
Several scenes depict sexual encounters related to infidelity, though they are not graphically explicit. The film opens with a man and a woman in a motel room post-sex, and they have another encounter later. Nudity is brief and non-graphic, limited to a woman's breasts and a man's bare back. The dialogue is frank about affairs and sexual relationships, forming a core part of the plot.
Violence and gore in Lantana
Violence is infrequent but includes a couple of notable scenes. A police officer, Leon, savagely beats a drug dealer during an arrest; the violence is clear but not prolonged or particularly gory. A woman's body is discovered in a ravine after an accidental fall; the discovery is shown from a distance and is not graphic. A woman has a startling car accident at night, which is a key plot point.
Language in Lantana
The film's R-rating is partly due to strong language. There are frequent uses of strong profanity, with the IMDb parents guide citing approximately 28 uses of 'f--k'. Other milder profanity is also present throughout the dialogue, particularly during arguments and police procedures.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Lantana
Characters are occasionally shown drinking alcohol (wine, beer) in social settings like dance classes and at home. One character is shown smoking a cigarette when distressed. A drug dealer is a minor plot point and is the subject of a violent arrest, though no on-screen drug use is depicted.
Mature themes in Lantana
The film explores complex and mature themes of infidelity, marital breakdown, suspicion, and deceit. A central theme is unresolved grief, as one character has written a book about her daughter's murder and struggles to connect with her husband. Themes of emotional dishonesty, loneliness, and the consequences of lies are pervasive as the central mystery unfolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lantana appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Lantana is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. The R-rating for *Lantana* is for its strong language and mature sexual themes, including multiple scenes depicting infidelity. The film is a slow-burn psychological thriller revolving around the disappearance of a…
What age rating does Lantana have?
Lantana is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Lantana about?
The R-rating for *Lantana* is for its strong language and mature sexual themes, including multiple scenes depicting infidelity. The film is a slow-burn psychological thriller revolving around the disappearance of a woman, Valerie Somers, and the tangled relationships of four connected couples. Parents should be aware…
Is there sex or nudity in Lantana?
Several scenes depict sexual encounters related to infidelity, though they are not graphically explicit. The film opens with a man and a woman in a motel room post-sex, and they have another encounter later. Nudity is brief and non-graphic, limited to a…
How violent is Lantana?
Violence is infrequent but includes a couple of notable scenes. A police officer, Leon, savagely beats a drug dealer during an arrest; the violence is clear but not prolonged or particularly gory. A woman's body is discovered in a ravine after an accidental…
Is the language in Lantana appropriate for kids?
The film's R-rating is partly due to strong language. There are frequent uses of strong profanity, with the IMDb parents guide citing approximately 28 uses of 'f--k'. Other milder profanity is also present throughout the dialogue, particularly during…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Lantana?
Characters are occasionally shown drinking alcohol (wine, beer) in social settings like dance classes and at home. One character is shown smoking a cigarette when distressed. A drug dealer is a minor plot point and is the subject of a violent arrest, though…
What mature themes appear in Lantana?
The film explores complex and mature themes of infidelity, marital breakdown, suspicion, and deceit. A central theme is unresolved grief, as one character has written a book about her daughter's murder and struggles to connect with her husband. Themes of…
How long is Lantana?
Lantana runs 121 minutes, directed by Ray Lawrence, released in 2001.
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