MAD (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Set in an engineering college and revolves around the antics of the students there, primarily the boys, who get a kick out of torturing the hostel warden.
Rated NR • 2023 • 2h 4m
MAD is a Telugu-language college comedy that earns its advisory for pervasive substance use, language, and comic violence. The film follows friends Damodar, Manoj, and Ashok through their engineering college years, focusing on their pranks, relationships, and frequent conflicts. Parents should be aware of numerous scenes depicting college students drinking alcohol to the point of drunkenness and smoking cigarettes. The film also… Sign up for the full guide
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Is MAD appropriate for kids?
MAD is a Telugu-language college comedy that earns its advisory for pervasive substance use, language, and comic violence. The film follows friends Damodar, Manoj, and Ashok through their engineering college years, focusing on their pranks, relationships, and frequent conflicts… Read more — free account
Content severity in MAD
What happens in MAD, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:25 🍷 Substances 6/10
- 0:35 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in MAD
Sexual content is not a feature of this film. There are no scenes of nudity or sexual activity. Fleeting and undetailed innuendo may be present in dialogue, but it is very mild and infrequent.
Violence and gore in MAD
Violence is moderate and stylized for comic effect. There are several scenes of college brawls involving groups of young men, with fighting that includes punches, kicks, and hitting people with objects like bottles. These fights are not graphic, with only occasional sight of minor, bloodless injuries in the aftermath.
Language in MAD
Language includes infrequent but strong profanity. There is at least one use of 'f--k' and a disguised use ('what the F'). Milder language is also present, including 'shit,' 'ass,' 'bastard,' 'crap,' 'piss,' 'bloody,' and 'damn.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in MAD
Substance use is frequent and prominent throughout the film. The main characters and other college students are often shown drinking alcohol, sometimes to excess, resulting in drunken behavior. Smoking cigarettes is also depicted regularly. There is also a passing verbal reference to cannabis.
Mature themes in MAD
The film's themes center on friendship and coming-of-age in a college setting. There is one scene where a character makes a brief and comical suicide attempt, but he is quickly stopped and reassured by his friends. Other themes include rebellion against authority figures and navigating romantic relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MAD appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests MAD is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. MAD is a Telugu-language college comedy that earns its advisory for pervasive substance use, language, and comic violence. The film follows friends Damodar, Manoj, and Ashok through their engineering college years…
What age rating does MAD have?
MAD is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is MAD about?
MAD is a Telugu-language college comedy that earns its advisory for pervasive substance use, language, and comic violence. The film follows friends Damodar, Manoj, and Ashok through their engineering college years, focusing on their pranks, relationships, and frequent conflicts. Parents should be aware of numerous…
Is there sex or nudity in MAD?
Sexual content is not a feature of this film. There are no scenes of nudity or sexual activity. Fleeting and undetailed innuendo may be present in dialogue, but it is very mild and infrequent.
How violent is MAD?
Violence is moderate and stylized for comic effect. There are several scenes of college brawls involving groups of young men, with fighting that includes punches, kicks, and hitting people with objects like bottles. These fights are not graphic, with only…
Is the language in MAD appropriate for kids?
Language includes infrequent but strong profanity. There is at least one use of 'f--k' and a disguised use ('what the F'). Milder language is also present, including 'shit,' 'ass,' 'bastard,' 'crap,' 'piss,' 'bloody,' and 'damn.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in MAD?
Substance use is frequent and prominent throughout the film. The main characters and other college students are often shown drinking alcohol, sometimes to excess, resulting in drunken behavior. Smoking cigarettes is also depicted regularly. There is also a…
What mature themes appear in MAD?
The film's themes center on friendship and coming-of-age in a college setting. There is one scene where a character makes a brief and comical suicide attempt, but he is quickly stopped and reassured by his friends. Other themes include rebellion against…
How long is MAD?
MAD runs 124 minutes, directed by Kalyan Shankar, released in 2023.
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