Piku (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Piku is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Piku is a lighthearted comedy-drama centered on the strained relationship between an architect named Piku and her eccentric, hypochondriacal father, Bhashkor. The narrative follows their road trip to Kolkata, which…

Piku is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

Piku is a lighthearted comedy-drama centered on the strained relationship between an architect named Piku and her eccentric, hypochondriacal father, Bhashkor. The narrative follows their road trip to Kolkata, which serves as a backdrop for exploring themes of aging, family duty, and emotional independence. Parents…

The film contains passing, mature dialogue regarding personal lives. Specifically, characters make blunt, non-graphic references to virginity and sex lives during conversations about marriage and relationships.

None. The film contains no on-screen physical violence or gore.

There is occasional mild profanity used in moments of frustration. Words like "shit," "jerk," and culturally specific colloquialisms appear in dialogue.

The film includes scenes of characters drinking alcohol at social gatherings. There is one scene where a character drinks to excess at an anniversary party, leading to a health complication.

The primary themes involve the burdens of caregiving for an elderly, difficult parent and the emotional toll of family dysfunction. The father, Bhashkor, frequently asserts that marriage is a "low IQ" decision, which may require parental discussion.

Piku runs 123 minutes, directed by Shoojit Sircar, released in 2015.

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