Tale of Tales (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The Queen of Selvascura risks everything to be a mother; the King of Roccaforte falls in love with the voice of a mysterious girl; the King of Altomonte becomes obsessed with a flea and neglects his daughter.
Rated R • 2015 • 2h 14m
Matteo Garrone’s 'Tale of Tales' is a dark, surreal anthology of fairy tales that explores themes of obsession, motherhood, and vanity. Rated R for explicit content, it features unsettling imagery, body horror, and graphic violence that make it unsuitable for younger viewers. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting surgery, flaying, and sexual situations. It is intended for a mature audience only due to its bleak, baroque tone and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Tale of Tales appropriate for kids?
Matteo Garrone’s 'Tale of Tales' is a dark, surreal anthology of fairy tales that explores themes of obsession, motherhood, and vanity. Rated R for explicit content, it features unsettling imagery, body horror, and graphic violence that make it unsuitable for younger viewers… Read more — free account
Content severity in Tale of Tales
What happens in Tale of Tales, moment by moment
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:30 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in Tale of Tales
The film contains moderate sexual content, including brief, graphic sex scenes and instances of breast nudity. An orgy sequence involves multiple women and physical intimacy, and there are scenes featuring breastfeeding and intimate contact between adults in a court setting.
Violence and gore in Tale of Tales
The violence is severe and often grotesque. Notable sequences include a woman being flayed alive, a heart being cut from a sea creature, and a man’s throat being cut. Body horror is present, specifically in scenes involving self-mutilation and skin-related surgical procedures.
Language in Tale of Tales
There is no profanity present in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Tale of Tales
There is no substance use present in the film.
Mature themes in Tale of Tales
The narrative focuses on dark, mature themes including child-obsessed royalty, the destructive nature of narcissism, and the brutal consequences of vanity. The film presents a bleak, cynical view of fairy tale archetypes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tale of Tales appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Tale of Tales is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Matteo Garrone’s 'Tale of Tales' is a dark, surreal anthology of fairy tales that explores themes of obsession, motherhood, and vanity. Rated R for explicit content, it features unsettling imagery, body horror, and…
What age rating does Tale of Tales have?
Tale of Tales is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Tale of Tales about?
Matteo Garrone’s 'Tale of Tales' is a dark, surreal anthology of fairy tales that explores themes of obsession, motherhood, and vanity. Rated R for explicit content, it features unsettling imagery, body horror, and graphic violence that make it unsuitable for younger viewers. Parents should be aware of scenes…
Is there sex or nudity in Tale of Tales?
The film contains moderate sexual content, including brief, graphic sex scenes and instances of breast nudity. An orgy sequence involves multiple women and physical intimacy, and there are scenes featuring breastfeeding and intimate contact between adults in…
How violent is Tale of Tales?
The violence is severe and often grotesque. Notable sequences include a woman being flayed alive, a heart being cut from a sea creature, and a man’s throat being cut. Body horror is present, specifically in scenes involving self-mutilation and skin-related…
Is the language in Tale of Tales appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity present in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Tale of Tales?
There is no substance use present in the film.
What mature themes appear in Tale of Tales?
The narrative focuses on dark, mature themes including child-obsessed royalty, the destructive nature of narcissism, and the brutal consequences of vanity. The film presents a bleak, cynical view of fairy tale archetypes.
How long is Tale of Tales?
Tale of Tales runs 134 minutes, directed by Matteo Garrone, released in 2015.
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