Pad Man (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Upon realizing the extent to which women are affected by their menses, a man sets out to create a sanitary pad machine and to provide inexpensive sanitary pads to the women of rural India.
Rated NR • 2018 • 2h 20m
Pad Man (starring Akshay Kumar as Lakshmikant “Lakshmi” Chauhan) is a biographical dramedy about a man's effort to break the taboo around menstruation by inventing a low-cost sanitary pad machine. The film earned its rating primarily for recurring mature themes (social stigma, public humiliation), brief on-screen blood (a workplace injury and a surgical scene), mild sexual references and an attempted kiss, and occasional drinking and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Pad Man appropriate for kids?
Pad Man (starring Akshay Kumar as Lakshmikant “Lakshmi” Chauhan) is a biographical dramedy about a man's effort to break the taboo around menstruation by inventing a low-cost sanitary pad machine. The film earned its rating primarily for recurring mature themes (social stigma… Read more — free account
Content severity in Pad Man
What happens in Pad Man, moment by moment
- 0:05 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:09 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Pad Man
Mild sexual content is limited to references, accusations and a single on-screen kiss attempt; nothing explicit is shown. IMDb Parents Guide notes scenes where villagers call a man a “pervert,” an accusation that someone spoke ‘filth’ to a young woman at night, and a moment where Pari (Sonam Kapoor) tries to kiss Lakshmi. These moments are brief and used to show embarrassment or social misunderstanding rather than erotic content.
Violence and gore in Pad Man
Brief, non-graphic injury and blood appear a few times: a factory accident with a bleeding arm, a surgical scene with some lower-abdominal blood detail, a public gag that leaves blood on trousers, and shots of a butcher shop. IMDb Parents Guide flags these as mild. None of the blood is graphic or prolonged; scenes are short and not focused on gore.
Language in Pad Man
Language is mild and occasional (words like 'shit', 'saala', 'bloody', 'kameena' and similar Hindi/English expletives), used in arguments and insults. IMDb reviewers report essentially mild swearing rather than frequent strong profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Pad Man
Alcohol and smoking appear briefly: Pari is shown drunk at a household party and later hungover, and there are a few smoking scenes; marijuana is mentioned in passing in one scene. Substance use is not glamorized and appears as brief, realistic context.
Mature themes in Pad Man
The film centrally explores social stigma around menstruation, gender roles, ostracism, marital strain and humiliation; these are recurring and emotionally weighty. Lakshmi faces village shaming, his wife is temporarily banished during her periods, and he endures reputational damage — all depicted with real emotional consequences but without graphic abuse. IMDb Parents Guide highlights the film’s thematic focus on taboo and societal backlash.
Scary moments in Pad Man
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Pad Man 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pad Man appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Pad Man is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Pad Man (starring Akshay Kumar as Lakshmikant “Lakshmi” Chauhan) is a biographical dramedy about a man's effort to break the taboo around menstruation by inventing a low-cost sanitary pad machine. The film earned its…
What age rating does Pad Man have?
Pad Man is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Pad Man about?
Pad Man (starring Akshay Kumar as Lakshmikant “Lakshmi” Chauhan) is a biographical dramedy about a man's effort to break the taboo around menstruation by inventing a low-cost sanitary pad machine. The film earned its rating primarily for recurring mature themes (social stigma, public humiliation), brief on-screen…
Is there sex or nudity in Pad Man?
Mild sexual content is limited to references, accusations and a single on-screen kiss attempt; nothing explicit is shown. IMDb Parents Guide notes scenes where villagers call a man a “pervert,” an accusation that someone spoke ‘filth’ to a young woman at…
How violent is Pad Man?
Brief, non-graphic injury and blood appear a few times: a factory accident with a bleeding arm, a surgical scene with some lower-abdominal blood detail, a public gag that leaves blood on trousers, and shots of a butcher shop. IMDb Parents Guide flags these as…
Is the language in Pad Man appropriate for kids?
Language is mild and occasional (words like 'shit', 'saala', 'bloody', 'kameena' and similar Hindi/English expletives), used in arguments and insults. IMDb reviewers report essentially mild swearing rather than frequent strong profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Pad Man?
Alcohol and smoking appear briefly: Pari is shown drunk at a household party and later hungover, and there are a few smoking scenes; marijuana is mentioned in passing in one scene. Substance use is not glamorized and appears as brief, realistic context.
What mature themes appear in Pad Man?
The film centrally explores social stigma around menstruation, gender roles, ostracism, marital strain and humiliation; these are recurring and emotionally weighty. Lakshmi faces village shaming, his wife is temporarily banished during her periods, and he…
How long is Pad Man?
Pad Man runs 140 minutes, directed by R. Balki, released in 2018.
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