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Leberkäsjunkie (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

While dealing with a burnt-down house, smelly diapers and brutal lack of sleep, a Lower Bavarian police officer faces his worst adversary: cholesterol.

Rated 12 • 2019 • 1h 33m

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Leberkäsjunkie is an unrated German dramedy about a Lower Bavarian police officer juggling a burnt-down house, a baby, and chronic sleep deprivation; its tone mixes dark humor with grounded adult problems. Parents should note the film contains mild sexual content (brief kissing and implied intimacy), some physical scuffles and a burnt-house sequence, frequent coarse language, and scenes of drinking and smoking. The most notable… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Sebastian Bezzel
Sebastian Bezzel
Simon Schwarz
Simon Schwarz
Lisa Maria Potthoff
Lisa Maria Potthoff
Enzi Fuchs
Enzi Fuchs
Eisi Gulp
Eisi Gulp
Eva Mattes
Eva Mattes
Castro Dokyi Affum
Castro Dokyi Affum
Daniel Christensen
Daniel Christensen
Stephan Zinner
Stephan Zinner
Max Schmidt
Max Schmidt
Ferdinand Hofer
Ferdinand Hofer
Frederic Linkemann
Frederic Linkemann
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Is Leberkäsjunkie appropriate for kids?

Leberkäsjunkie is an unrated German dramedy about a Lower Bavarian police officer juggling a burnt-down house, a baby, and chronic sleep deprivation; its tone mixes dark humor with grounded adult problems. Parents should note the film contains mild sexual content (brief kissing… Read more — free account

Content severity in Leberkäsjunkie

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence Moderate 4/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Substances Moderate 3/10
Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Leberkäsjunkie, moment by moment

  1. 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
  2. 0:14 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
  3. 0:22 💬 Language 4/10
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Sex and nudity in Leberkäsjunkie

Brief, non-graphic sexual content: a couple of short kisses and one instance of implied off-screen intimacy with no nudity or explicit description. These moments are brief and played for character/emotional context rather than eroticism.

Violence and gore in Leberkäsjunkie

Light-to-moderate physicality: a short scuffle/altercation (pushes and shoves) and scenes around a burned house that include soot and damaged property but no graphic injury. No explicit blood or prolonged fights; physical confrontations are realistic and sometimes tense.

Language in Leberkäsjunkie

Frequent coarse German-language profanity and swearing throughout; multiple characters use harsh words during arguments and emotional scenes. Not graphic sexual slurs, but steady strong language that may bother sensitive listeners.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Leberkäsjunkie

Moderate: characters drink alcohol in social settings and at least one scene shows habitual smoking. There are no graphic drug-use scenes or overdoses; substance use is portrayed as part of adult coping.

Mature themes in Leberkäsjunkie

Moderate-to-strong adult themes: parenting exhaustion, sleep deprivation, financial strain after a house fire, and workplace stress in a small-town police context. These themes produce emotionally intense moments (breakdowns, worry about child care) that are central to the film.

Scary moments in Leberkäsjunkie

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Leberkäsjunkie 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leberkäsjunkie appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Leberkäsjunkie is best for ages 9+. It's rated 12. Leberkäsjunkie is an unrated German dramedy about a Lower Bavarian police officer juggling a burnt-down house, a baby, and chronic sleep deprivation; its tone mixes dark humor with grounded adult problems. Parents…

What age rating does Leberkäsjunkie have?

Leberkäsjunkie is officially rated 12. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.

What is Leberkäsjunkie about?

Leberkäsjunkie is an unrated German dramedy about a Lower Bavarian police officer juggling a burnt-down house, a baby, and chronic sleep deprivation; its tone mixes dark humor with grounded adult problems. Parents should note the film contains mild sexual content (brief kissing and implied intimacy), some physical…

Is there sex or nudity in Leberkäsjunkie?

Brief, non-graphic sexual content: a couple of short kisses and one instance of implied off-screen intimacy with no nudity or explicit description. These moments are brief and played for character/emotional context rather than eroticism.

How violent is Leberkäsjunkie?

Light-to-moderate physicality: a short scuffle/altercation (pushes and shoves) and scenes around a burned house that include soot and damaged property but no graphic injury. No explicit blood or prolonged fights; physical confrontations are realistic and…

Is the language in Leberkäsjunkie appropriate for kids?

Frequent coarse German-language profanity and swearing throughout; multiple characters use harsh words during arguments and emotional scenes. Not graphic sexual slurs, but steady strong language that may bother sensitive listeners.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Leberkäsjunkie?

Moderate: characters drink alcohol in social settings and at least one scene shows habitual smoking. There are no graphic drug-use scenes or overdoses; substance use is portrayed as part of adult coping.

What mature themes appear in Leberkäsjunkie?

Moderate-to-strong adult themes: parenting exhaustion, sleep deprivation, financial strain after a house fire, and workplace stress in a small-town police context. These themes produce emotionally intense moments (breakdowns, worry about child care) that are…

How long is Leberkäsjunkie?

Leberkäsjunkie runs 93 minutes, directed by Ed Herzog, released in 2019.

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