Martin (Hache) (1997) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After having a nearly fatal drug overdose, 19-year-old Argentine Martin is sent to Madrid, where his film director father lives with his new, younger lover, Alicia, and his bisexual actor friend, Dante.
Rated NR • 1997 • 2h 14m
Martín (Hache) is a character-driven drama about a 19-year-old, Hache, who is sent from Buenos Aires to live with his filmmaker father Martín in Madrid after a near‑fatal drug overdose. Parents should be aware that the film contains explicit female nudity (breasts and pubic hair), recurring and on-screen drug use including a near‑overdose, mature discussions of suicide and family estrangement, and moderate profanity. Sexual content… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Martin (Hache) appropriate for kids?
Martín (Hache) is a character-driven drama about a 19-year-old, Hache, who is sent from Buenos Aires to live with his filmmaker father Martín in Madrid after a near‑fatal drug overdose. Parents should be aware that the film contains explicit female nudity (breasts and pubic… Read more — free account
Content severity in Martin (Hache)
What happens in Martin (Hache), moment by moment
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 8/10
- 0:27 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
Sex and nudity in Martin (Hache)
Strong, recurring nudity and sexual situations appear. The IMDb Parents Guide specifically notes two sunbathing shots that expose a woman's breasts, a scene in which a woman seduces the younger Hache and guides his hands to her (clothed) breasts followed by a deep kiss, and a later bedroom scene with full female nudity including pubic hair. There are extended shots of a woman naked in bed; there are no explicit sex acts shown on-camera, but nudity is frank and lingering.
Violence and gore in Martin (Hache)
Mild and non-graphic. Physical confrontations are brief—a shove or tense scuffle—and there is no on-screen blood or graphic injury. The film's tension is emotional rather than physical; violent acts are rare and not prolonged.
Language in Martin (Hache)
Moderate profanity is used throughout, including some heavy swear words in arguments and confrontations. Language is realistic to adult situations but not pervasive enough to dominate the film's tone.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Martin (Hache)
Strong and prominent: drug use is recurring and shown on-screen. IMDb Parents Guide reports characters sniffing cocaine and using other drugs; several scenes depict people high, and the film opens/centers on a nearly fatal overdose that prompts Hache's move to Madrid. The overdose and its aftermath are emotionally intense and portrayed clearly.
Mature themes in Martin (Hache)
The film handles mature themes: attempted suicide/overdose, chronic drug addiction, sexual identity (bisexual characters), and strained parent–child relationships. These are treated seriously and contribute to a bleak, introspective atmosphere; emotional turmoil and despair are recurring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Martin (Hache) appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Martin (Hache) is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Martín (Hache) is a character-driven drama about a 19-year-old, Hache, who is sent from Buenos Aires to live with his filmmaker father Martín in Madrid after a near‑fatal drug overdose. Parents should be aware that the…
What age rating does Martin (Hache) have?
Martin (Hache) is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Martin (Hache) about?
Martín (Hache) is a character-driven drama about a 19-year-old, Hache, who is sent from Buenos Aires to live with his filmmaker father Martín in Madrid after a near‑fatal drug overdose. Parents should be aware that the film contains explicit female nudity (breasts and pubic hair), recurring and on-screen drug use…
Is there sex or nudity in Martin (Hache)?
Strong, recurring nudity and sexual situations appear. The IMDb Parents Guide specifically notes two sunbathing shots that expose a woman's breasts, a scene in which a woman seduces the younger Hache and guides his hands to her (clothed) breasts followed by a…
How violent is Martin (Hache)?
Mild and non-graphic. Physical confrontations are brief—a shove or tense scuffle—and there is no on-screen blood or graphic injury. The film's tension is emotional rather than physical; violent acts are rare and not prolonged.
Is the language in Martin (Hache) appropriate for kids?
Moderate profanity is used throughout, including some heavy swear words in arguments and confrontations. Language is realistic to adult situations but not pervasive enough to dominate the film's tone.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Martin (Hache)?
Strong and prominent: drug use is recurring and shown on-screen. IMDb Parents Guide reports characters sniffing cocaine and using other drugs; several scenes depict people high, and the film opens/centers on a nearly fatal overdose that prompts Hache's move…
What mature themes appear in Martin (Hache)?
The film handles mature themes: attempted suicide/overdose, chronic drug addiction, sexual identity (bisexual characters), and strained parent–child relationships. These are treated seriously and contribute to a bleak, introspective atmosphere; emotional…
How long is Martin (Hache)?
Martin (Hache) runs 134 minutes, directed by Adolfo Aristarain, released in 1997.
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