Perfect Days (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.
Rated PG • 2023 • 2h 4m
Perfect Days is a contemplative character study directed by Wim Wenders, focusing on Hirayama, a solitary toilet cleaner in Tokyo who finds profound meaning in his daily routines. Parents should be aware of incidental smoking, occasional alcohol consumption, and brief, non-sexual partial male nudity set in a public bathhouse. There is no graphic violence or pervasive language, making it suitable for mature teenagers and adults who… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Perfect Days appropriate for kids?
Perfect Days is a contemplative character study directed by Wim Wenders, focusing on Hirayama, a solitary toilet cleaner in Tokyo who finds profound meaning in his daily routines. Parents should be aware of incidental smoking, occasional alcohol consumption, and brief… Read more — free account
Content severity in Perfect Days
What happens in Perfect Days, moment by moment
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:23 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:42 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Perfect Days
There is brief, non-sexual partial male nudity in a public bathhouse scene; men are shown with towels covering their genitals, and the camera avoids sensitive areas.
Violence and gore in Perfect Days
None. There is no on-screen violence, fighting, or gore.
Language in Perfect Days
There is very mild language present, including a few uses of 'sh' and 'd' by secondary characters, but no strong profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Perfect Days
The protagonist and other characters are occasionally shown smoking cigarettes, and adults consume alcohol, such as beer or highballs, in social or solitary settings, never to excess.
Mature themes in Perfect Days
The film explores mature themes of loneliness, estranged family relationships, and the challenges of caring for aging parents with dementia, handled with sensitivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perfect Days appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Perfect Days is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG. Perfect Days is a contemplative character study directed by Wim Wenders, focusing on Hirayama, a solitary toilet cleaner in Tokyo who finds profound meaning in his daily routines. Parents should be aware of incidental…
What age rating does Perfect Days have?
Perfect Days is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Perfect Days about?
Perfect Days is a contemplative character study directed by Wim Wenders, focusing on Hirayama, a solitary toilet cleaner in Tokyo who finds profound meaning in his daily routines. Parents should be aware of incidental smoking, occasional alcohol consumption, and brief, non-sexual partial male nudity set in a public…
Is there sex or nudity in Perfect Days?
There is brief, non-sexual partial male nudity in a public bathhouse scene; men are shown with towels covering their genitals, and the camera avoids sensitive areas.
How violent is Perfect Days?
None. There is no on-screen violence, fighting, or gore.
Is the language in Perfect Days appropriate for kids?
There is very mild language present, including a few uses of 'sh' and 'd' by secondary characters, but no strong profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Perfect Days?
The protagonist and other characters are occasionally shown smoking cigarettes, and adults consume alcohol, such as beer or highballs, in social or solitary settings, never to excess.
What mature themes appear in Perfect Days?
The film explores mature themes of loneliness, estranged family relationships, and the challenges of caring for aging parents with dementia, handled with sensitivity.
How long is Perfect Days?
Perfect Days runs 124 minutes, directed by Wim Wenders, released in 2023.
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