Le Brio (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Le Brio is best for ages 13+. It's rated 0. This French-language dramedy focuses on the contentious relationship between a prejudiced professor and his gifted student. Its unrated status reflects mature thematic content rather than explicit material. The primary…

Le Brio is officially rated 0. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

This French-language dramedy focuses on the contentious relationship between a prejudiced professor and his gifted student. Its unrated status reflects mature thematic content rather than explicit material. The primary concerns for parents are the film's language and themes; Professor Pierre Mazard directs racist…

Content is very light. A young couple is shown kissing passionately a few times. In one brief scene, they are seen asleep in bed together, covered by sheets with bare shoulders visible, implying intimacy but showing no nudity or sexual activity.

None. The film contains no physical violence, fighting, or gore. All confrontations are purely verbal.

Moderate. The film's dialogue is central to its conflict and includes frequent provocative, insulting, and racially pointed remarks, primarily from Professor Mazard toward Neïla. While not packed with traditional profanity, the language is intentionally…

Mild. There is some social drinking, with characters occasionally having wine with meals or in social settings. One character is also seen smoking a cigarette.

Thematic content is the film's primary focus. It directly confronts issues of racism, classism, and prejudice within an academic setting. The story is driven by intense verbal confrontations, the emotional toll of public humiliation, and the challenge of…

Le Brio runs 95 minutes, directed by Yvan Attal, released in 2017.

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