Pride (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In 1984, a group of LGBT activists decide to raise money to support the National Union of Mineworkers during their lengthy strike. There is only one problem: the Union seems embarrassed to receive their support.
Rated R • 2014 • 2h 0m
Based on a true story, the R-rated film *Pride* earns its rating primarily for strong language, including over a dozen uses of 'f--k' and various homophobic slurs. The film also contains some brief sexual content, including men in revealing clothing at a gay club, a comedic scene involving a sex toy, and a very brief glimpse of male nudity in a magazine. It explores mature themes of prejudice, the looming 1980s AIDS crisis, and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Pride appropriate for kids?
Based on a true story, the R-rated film *Pride* earns its rating primarily for strong language, including over a dozen uses of 'f--k' and various homophobic slurs. The film also contains some brief sexual content, including men in revealing clothing at a gay club, a comedic… Read more — free account
Content severity in Pride
What happens in Pride, moment by moment
- 0:05 💬 Language 6/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:18 💬 Language 7/10
Sex and nudity in Pride
Brief sexual content is present in a few scenes. At a gay club, men dance in tight, revealing leather outfits. In one scene, women discover a large, unrealistic dildo in a drawer, which is played for comedy. Later, the women look through a gay pornographic magazine where a page showing two naked men, including a visible penis, is briefly seen. A married woman also shares a brief, passionate kiss with a lesbian activist.
Violence and gore in Pride
Violence is infrequent and not graphic. There are scenes of pushing and shoving, and a brick is thrown through a bookshop window in an act of threatening vandalism. It is strongly implied that a main character, Gethin, is brutally beaten in a homophobic attack; he is later seen in a hospital with significant facial injuries. Archival news footage also shows brief, non-graphic clashes between police and striking miners.
Language in Pride
The film's R rating is primarily due to its strong and frequent language. There are over a dozen uses of 'f--k'. The dialogue accurately reflects the prejudice of the era, with derogatory and homophobic slurs including 'f----t,' 'poof,' 'dyke,' and 'queers.' Other profanity includes multiple uses of 's--t,' 'bollocks,' 'bastard,' and 'arse,' plus exclamations like 'Christ Jesus.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Pride
Characters frequently drink alcohol (mostly beer in pubs and at social gatherings) and smoke cigarettes throughout the film, consistent with the 1980s setting. A few characters are shown to be drunk, often played for comedic effect. Marijuana is mentioned in passing (as 'grass'), but no drug use is depicted on screen.
Mature themes in Pride
The film is built on mature themes. Pervasive homophobia is a central conflict, shown through slurs, social shunning, and the threat of violence. The AIDS crisis is a constant, somber undercurrent, culminating in the reveal that one character has HIV and the knowledge that the protagonist, Mark, will later die from the disease. The film also explores political solidarity, family rejection of an LGBT child, and the emotional toll of strikes and activism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pride appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Pride is best for ages 16+. It's rated R. Based on a true story, the R-rated film *Pride* earns its rating primarily for strong language, including over a dozen uses of 'f--k' and various homophobic slurs. The film also contains some brief sexual content…
What age rating does Pride have?
Pride is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 16+.
What is Pride about?
Based on a true story, the R-rated film *Pride* earns its rating primarily for strong language, including over a dozen uses of 'f--k' and various homophobic slurs. The film also contains some brief sexual content, including men in revealing clothing at a gay club, a comedic scene involving a sex toy, and a very brief…
Is there sex or nudity in Pride?
Brief sexual content is present in a few scenes. At a gay club, men dance in tight, revealing leather outfits. In one scene, women discover a large, unrealistic dildo in a drawer, which is played for comedy. Later, the women look through a gay pornographic…
How violent is Pride?
Violence is infrequent and not graphic. There are scenes of pushing and shoving, and a brick is thrown through a bookshop window in an act of threatening vandalism. It is strongly implied that a main character, Gethin, is brutally beaten in a homophobic…
Is the language in Pride appropriate for kids?
The film's R rating is primarily due to its strong and frequent language. There are over a dozen uses of 'f--k'. The dialogue accurately reflects the prejudice of the era, with derogatory and homophobic slurs including 'f----t,' 'poof,' 'dyke,' and 'queers.'…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Pride?
Characters frequently drink alcohol (mostly beer in pubs and at social gatherings) and smoke cigarettes throughout the film, consistent with the 1980s setting. A few characters are shown to be drunk, often played for comedic effect. Marijuana is mentioned in…
What mature themes appear in Pride?
The film is built on mature themes. Pervasive homophobia is a central conflict, shown through slurs, social shunning, and the threat of violence. The AIDS crisis is a constant, somber undercurrent, culminating in the reveal that one character has HIV and the…
How long is Pride?
Pride runs 120 minutes, directed by Matthew Warchus, released in 2014.
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