Talk to Her (2002) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Two men share an odd friendship while they care for two women who are both in deep comas.
Rated R • 2002 • 1h 52m
Two men bond over their love for women who are in comas — a bullfighter and a dancer. Won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The R rating covers a deeply disturbing act depicted in a surreal sequence, language, and the film's morally complex characters.
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Is Talk to Her appropriate for kids?
Two men bond over their love for women who are in comas — a bullfighter and a dancer. Won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The R rating covers a deeply disturbing act depicted in a surreal sequence, language, and the film's morally complex characters. Read more — free account
Content severity in Talk to Her
What happens in Talk to Her, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:25 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in Talk to Her
A nurse's sexual relationship with a comatose patient — depicted through a silent film sequence that is both beautiful and horrifying. The film does not excuse this act.
Violence and gore in Talk to Her
A bullfighter gored. A car crash. Violence depicted with the film's characteristic elegance.
Language in Talk to Her
Strong language consistent with R rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Talk to Her
None.
Mature themes in Talk to Her
A film about love in its most troubling forms — obsessive, devoted, illegal. The nurse's love for his comatose patient is real and monstrous simultaneously. Almodóvar's refusal to simplify his characters into villains or heroes is the film's most challenging aspect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Talk to Her appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Talk to Her is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Two men bond over their love for women who are in comas — a bullfighter and a dancer. Won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The R rating covers a deeply disturbing act depicted in a surreal sequence…
What age rating does Talk to Her have?
Talk to Her is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Talk to Her about?
Two men bond over their love for women who are in comas — a bullfighter and a dancer. Won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The R rating covers a deeply disturbing act depicted in a surreal sequence, language, and the film's morally complex characters.
Is there sex or nudity in Talk to Her?
A nurse's sexual relationship with a comatose patient — depicted through a silent film sequence that is both beautiful and horrifying. The film does not excuse this act.
How violent is Talk to Her?
A bullfighter gored. A car crash. Violence depicted with the film's characteristic elegance.
Is the language in Talk to Her appropriate for kids?
Strong language consistent with R rating.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Talk to Her?
None.
What mature themes appear in Talk to Her?
A film about love in its most troubling forms — obsessive, devoted, illegal. The nurse's love for his comatose patient is real and monstrous simultaneously. Almodóvar's refusal to simplify his characters into villains or heroes is the film's most challenging…
How long is Talk to Her?
Talk to Her runs 112 minutes, directed by Pedro Almodóvar, released in 2002.
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