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Pompo the Cinephile (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with… Sign up for the full guide

Rated NR • 2021 • 1h 34m

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Pompo the Cinephile is an Unrated anime about filmmaking that most closely aligns with a PG or light PG-13 rating. The movie celebrates the passion and sacrifice of the creative process, following aspiring director Gene as he attempts to complete his first feature film. The main content concerns for parents involve themes of workaholism, as Gene pushes himself to the point of physical collapse from exhaustion. The film also contains… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Konomi Kohara
Konomi Kohara
Hiroya Shimizu
Hiroya Shimizu
Rinka Otani
Rinka Otani
Ai Kakuma
Ai Kakuma
Akio Otsuka
Akio Otsuka
Ryuichi Kijima
Ryuichi Kijima
Rikiya Koyama
Rikiya Koyama
Manabu Sakamaki
Manabu Sakamaki
Mitsuru Ogata
Mitsuru Ogata
Hidenari Ugaki
Hidenari Ugaki
Shinya Takahashi
Shinya Takahashi
Ayaka Shimizu
Ayaka Shimizu
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Is Pompo the Cinephile appropriate for kids?

Pompo the Cinephile is an Unrated anime about filmmaking that most closely aligns with a PG or light PG-13 rating. The movie celebrates the passion and sacrifice of the creative process, following aspiring director Gene as he attempts to complete his first feature film. The main… Read more — free account

Content severity in Pompo the Cinephile

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence Mild 2/10
Language None 0/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Pompo the Cinephile, moment by moment

  1. 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
  2. 0:07 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
  3. 0:18 🍷 Substances 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Pompo the Cinephile

This is mild. A few scenes feature stylized animated women in revealing outfits, such as B-movie costumes with prominent cleavage, or characters in bikinis. These moments are brief and in line with common anime fan-service tropes, with no nudity or sexual situations.

Violence and gore in Pompo the Cinephile

Violence is very light and only occurs within the context of the B-movies being filmed by the characters. These scenes include stylized, non-graphic fantasy action with guns and monsters, but are clearly presented as fictional creations within the story and carry no real sense of threat or gore.

Language in Pompo the Cinephile

Language is not a concern; there is no profanity reported in the film.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Pompo the Cinephile

There is a minor depiction of substance use. An older character, Pompo's grandfather, is briefly shown smoking tobacco in one scene.

Mature themes in Pompo the Cinephile

The primary mature theme is the glorification of an obsessive work ethic, where artistic passion leads to self-neglect. The main character, Gene, pushes himself so hard that he collapses from exhaustion and requires hospitalization. The film also explores themes of professional anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressures of the creative industry.

Scary moments in Pompo the Cinephile

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Pompo the Cinephile 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pompo the Cinephile appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Pompo the Cinephile is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Pompo the Cinephile is an Unrated anime about filmmaking that most closely aligns with a PG or light PG-13 rating. The movie celebrates the passion and sacrifice of the creative process, following aspiring director Gene…

What age rating does Pompo the Cinephile have?

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

What is Pompo the Cinephile about?

Pompo the Cinephile is an Unrated anime about filmmaking that most closely aligns with a PG or light PG-13 rating. The movie celebrates the passion and sacrifice of the creative process, following aspiring director Gene as he attempts to complete his first feature film. The main content concerns for parents involve…

Is there sex or nudity in Pompo the Cinephile?

This is mild. A few scenes feature stylized animated women in revealing outfits, such as B-movie costumes with prominent cleavage, or characters in bikinis. These moments are brief and in line with common anime fan-service tropes, with no nudity or sexual…

How violent is Pompo the Cinephile?

Violence is very light and only occurs within the context of the B-movies being filmed by the characters. These scenes include stylized, non-graphic fantasy action with guns and monsters, but are clearly presented as fictional creations within the story and…

Is the language in Pompo the Cinephile appropriate for kids?

Language is not a concern; there is no profanity reported in the film.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Pompo the Cinephile?

There is a minor depiction of substance use. An older character, Pompo's grandfather, is briefly shown smoking tobacco in one scene.

What mature themes appear in Pompo the Cinephile?

The primary mature theme is the glorification of an obsessive work ethic, where artistic passion leads to self-neglect. The main character, Gene, pushes himself so hard that he collapses from exhaustion and requires hospitalization. The film also explores…

How long is Pompo the Cinephile?

Pompo the Cinephile runs 94 minutes, directed by Takayuki Hirao, released in 2021.

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