Tamara Drewe (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A young newspaper writer returns to her hometown in the English countryside, where her childhood home is being prepped for sale.
Rated R • 2010 • 1h 51m
Tamara Drewe (directed by Stephen Frears) is rated R largely for frequent strong language and several sexual situations with brief nudity, along with themes of infidelity and a sudden accidental death. The film contains on-screen nudity (brief breast and rear exposure), multiple implied sexual encounters (including teen sexual talk), and repeated profanity — details noted in the IMDb Parents Guide. It’s a satirical, adult-oriented… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Tamara Drewe appropriate for kids?
Tamara Drewe (directed by Stephen Frears) is rated R largely for frequent strong language and several sexual situations with brief nudity, along with themes of infidelity and a sudden accidental death. The film contains on-screen nudity (brief breast and rear exposure), multiple… Read more — free account
Content severity in Tamara Drewe
What happens in Tamara Drewe, moment by moment
- 0:05 💬 Language 7/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
- 0:23 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Tamara Drewe
Several scenes include implied sex and a few brief, non-graphic nudity shots. IMDb Parents Guide notes a married older man and a younger woman shown post-coital in bed with a brief glimpse of a nipple and full rear nudity; Tamara is seen exposed in a post-sex scene. There are also teenage characters who talk explicitly about sex and an implied teen sexual encounter (no explicit nudity). Overall the sexual material is frank and recurring but not explicit/graphic.
Violence and gore in Tamara Drewe
Physical violence is minimal and non-graphic, but the film has one sudden, upsetting fatal accident. A late confrontation between characters escalates, and shortly afterward Nicholas is accidentally killed by a stampede of cows — shown as sudden and tragic but not gory. There are also small acts of vandalism/assault (eggs thrown at a car) and a heated shove during a dispute; none of the violence is graphic.
Language in Tamara Drewe
Frequent strong language throughout the film, including multiple uses of the f-word and other vulgar insults. IMDb Parents Guide specifically mentions repeated profanity and crude name-calling. The language is pervasive in adult and teen dialogue and contributes significantly to the R rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Tamara Drewe
Mild and casual: characters drink alcohol at social gatherings and several people smoke cigarettes. One character (Zoe) is shown smoking marijuana in a private scene. Substance use is portrayed without overdose or glamorized addiction.
Mature themes in Tamara Drewe
Mature themes include infidelity, jealousy, gossip, manipulation of teens, and grief/guilt after an accidental death. The central plot revolves around affairs (Tamara/Nicholas; Nicholas’ serial philandering) and the emotional fallout within the village. Teen sexualization and peer manipulation (Jody’s scheming) are recurring threads that drive the story’s conflicts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tamara Drewe appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Tamara Drewe is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. Tamara Drewe (directed by Stephen Frears) is rated R largely for frequent strong language and several sexual situations with brief nudity, along with themes of infidelity and a sudden accidental death. The film contains…
What age rating does Tamara Drewe have?
Tamara Drewe is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Tamara Drewe about?
Tamara Drewe (directed by Stephen Frears) is rated R largely for frequent strong language and several sexual situations with brief nudity, along with themes of infidelity and a sudden accidental death. The film contains on-screen nudity (brief breast and rear exposure), multiple implied sexual encounters (including…
Is there sex or nudity in Tamara Drewe?
Several scenes include implied sex and a few brief, non-graphic nudity shots. IMDb Parents Guide notes a married older man and a younger woman shown post-coital in bed with a brief glimpse of a nipple and full rear nudity; Tamara is seen exposed in a post-sex…
How violent is Tamara Drewe?
Physical violence is minimal and non-graphic, but the film has one sudden, upsetting fatal accident. A late confrontation between characters escalates, and shortly afterward Nicholas is accidentally killed by a stampede of cows — shown as sudden and tragic…
Is the language in Tamara Drewe appropriate for kids?
Frequent strong language throughout the film, including multiple uses of the f-word and other vulgar insults. IMDb Parents Guide specifically mentions repeated profanity and crude name-calling. The language is pervasive in adult and teen dialogue and…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Tamara Drewe?
Mild and casual: characters drink alcohol at social gatherings and several people smoke cigarettes. One character (Zoe) is shown smoking marijuana in a private scene. Substance use is portrayed without overdose or glamorized addiction.
What mature themes appear in Tamara Drewe?
Mature themes include infidelity, jealousy, gossip, manipulation of teens, and grief/guilt after an accidental death. The central plot revolves around affairs (Tamara/Nicholas; Nicholas’ serial philandering) and the emotional fallout within the village. Teen…
How long is Tamara Drewe?
Tamara Drewe runs 111 minutes, directed by Stephen Frears, released in 2010.
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