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Rising High (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Charting the rise and fall of three corrupt real estate agents who accumulate absurd wealth in no time but fall into a vortex of fraud, greed and drugs.

Rated NR • 2020 • 1h 34m

Age
10+

Rising High (2020) is an unrated German crime-comedy about young hustlers disrupting the Berlin property market; parents should know the film centers on fraud, heavy partying with drugs and alcohol, frequent strong profanity, and a few non-graphic sex scenes. The movie shows on-screen drug use and repeated drinking in party settings, plus tense confrontations and the moral/legal fallout of scams. Sexual content is brief and… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

David Kross
David Kross
Frederick Lau
Frederick Lau
Janina Uhse
Janina Uhse
Anne Schäfer
Anne Schäfer
Robert Schupp
Robert Schupp
Silvina Buchbauer
Silvina Buchbauer
Sophia Thomalla
Sophia Thomalla
Uwe Preuss
Uwe Preuss
Monika Anna Wojtyllo
Monika Anna Wojtyllo
AG
Arthur Gropp
ÚL
Úna Lir
MO
Monika Oschek
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Is Rising High appropriate for kids?

Rising High (2020) is an unrated German crime-comedy about young hustlers disrupting the Berlin property market; parents should know the film centers on fraud, heavy partying with drugs and alcohol, frequent strong profanity, and a few non-graphic sex scenes. The movie shows… Read more — free account

Content severity in Rising High

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language Strong 5/10
Substances Strong 6/10
Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Rising High, moment by moment

  1. 0:05 🍷 Substances 4/10
  2. 0:09 💬 Language 4/10
  3. 0:13 🍷 Substances 5/10
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Sex and nudity in Rising High

Brief, non-graphic sexual situations appear a few times: implied hookups and brief nudity in bedroom/party contexts. Nothing is explicit or prolonged; scenes are suggestive rather than pornographic and are short in screen time.

Violence and gore in Rising High

Mostly mild-to-moderate physical confrontations and threats: pushing, a scuffle outside a bar, and tense exchanges that escalate. No graphic gore or torture; the hurt is realistic but not shown in medically explicit detail.

Language in Rising High

Frequent coarse language and harsh insults throughout the film, including repeated use of strong expletives in German during arguments and parties. The tone is abrasive — expect adult-level profanity in many scenes.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Rising High

Recurring, on-screen drug use and heavy drinking are prominent in party and celebratory scenes (stimulants and pills are implied). Substance use is shown as part of the characters' lifestyle and contributes to reckless choices later in the film.

Mature themes in Rising High

Strong themes of fraud, greed, corruption and the moral cost of quick riches dominate the story; the plot follows scams in Berlin's property market and their fallout. Consequences (legal and personal) are suggested and drive character conflict.

Scary moments in Rising High

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Rising High 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 Rising High appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Rising High is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Rising High (2020) is an unrated German crime-comedy about young hustlers disrupting the Berlin property market; parents should know the film centers on fraud, heavy partying with drugs and alcohol, frequent strong…

What age rating does Rising High have?

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

What is Rising High about?

Rising High (2020) is an unrated German crime-comedy about young hustlers disrupting the Berlin property market; parents should know the film centers on fraud, heavy partying with drugs and alcohol, frequent strong profanity, and a few non-graphic sex scenes. The movie shows on-screen drug use and repeated drinking in…

Is there sex or nudity in Rising High?

Brief, non-graphic sexual situations appear a few times: implied hookups and brief nudity in bedroom/party contexts. Nothing is explicit or prolonged; scenes are suggestive rather than pornographic and are short in screen time.

How violent is Rising High?

Mostly mild-to-moderate physical confrontations and threats: pushing, a scuffle outside a bar, and tense exchanges that escalate. No graphic gore or torture; the hurt is realistic but not shown in medically explicit detail.

Is the language in Rising High appropriate for kids?

Frequent coarse language and harsh insults throughout the film, including repeated use of strong expletives in German during arguments and parties. The tone is abrasive — expect adult-level profanity in many scenes.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Rising High?

Recurring, on-screen drug use and heavy drinking are prominent in party and celebratory scenes (stimulants and pills are implied). Substance use is shown as part of the characters' lifestyle and contributes to reckless choices later in the film.

What mature themes appear in Rising High?

Strong themes of fraud, greed, corruption and the moral cost of quick riches dominate the story; the plot follows scams in Berlin's property market and their fallout. Consequences (legal and personal) are suggested and drive character conflict.

How long is Rising High?

Rising High runs 94 minutes, directed by Cüneyt Kaya, released in 2020.

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