Sweet Bean (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.
Rated 0 • 2015 • 1h 53m
Sweet Bean is a gentle, meditative Japanese drama focusing on the unlikely friendship between Sentaro, a struggling shopkeeper, and Tokue, an elderly woman who offers to help him perfect his dorayaki paste. The film explores themes of social stigma, specifically surrounding historical leprosy, and the importance of finding meaning in small, everyday experiences. Parents should be aware that the film deals with mature emotional topics… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Sweet Bean appropriate for kids?
Sweet Bean is a gentle, meditative Japanese drama focusing on the unlikely friendship between Sentaro, a struggling shopkeeper, and Tokue, an elderly woman who offers to help him perfect his dorayaki paste. The film explores themes of social stigma, specifically surrounding… Read more — free account
Content severity in Sweet Bean
What happens in Sweet Bean, moment by moment
- 0:25 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 1:08 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Sweet Bean
There is no sexual content in the film.
Violence and gore in Sweet Bean
Violence is absent, aside from a brief, non-graphic mention of a past pub brawl in which a character was injured.
Language in Sweet Bean
There is no profanity or strong language present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Sweet Bean
There are passing, incidental moments involving an adult character drinking alcohol in a social or solitary setting.
Mature themes in Sweet Bean
The film deals with significant, mature themes including the history of leprosy in Japan, the social ostracization of patients, institutional abandonment, deep regret for past mistakes, and the quiet acceptance of illness and death.
Scary moments in Sweet Bean
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Sweet Bean 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sweet Bean appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Sweet Bean is best for ages 10+. It's rated 0. Sweet Bean is a gentle, meditative Japanese drama focusing on the unlikely friendship between Sentaro, a struggling shopkeeper, and Tokue, an elderly woman who offers to help him perfect his dorayaki paste. The film…
What age rating does Sweet Bean have?
Sweet Bean is officially rated 0. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Sweet Bean about?
Sweet Bean is a gentle, meditative Japanese drama focusing on the unlikely friendship between Sentaro, a struggling shopkeeper, and Tokue, an elderly woman who offers to help him perfect his dorayaki paste. The film explores themes of social stigma, specifically surrounding historical leprosy, and the importance of…
Is there sex or nudity in Sweet Bean?
There is no sexual content in the film.
How violent is Sweet Bean?
Violence is absent, aside from a brief, non-graphic mention of a past pub brawl in which a character was injured.
Is the language in Sweet Bean appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity or strong language present.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Sweet Bean?
There are passing, incidental moments involving an adult character drinking alcohol in a social or solitary setting.
What mature themes appear in Sweet Bean?
The film deals with significant, mature themes including the history of leprosy in Japan, the social ostracization of patients, institutional abandonment, deep regret for past mistakes, and the quiet acceptance of illness and death.
How long is Sweet Bean?
Sweet Bean runs 113 minutes, directed by Naomi Kawase, released in 2015.
Where can I read the full Sweet Bean parent guide?
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