The Art of Happiness (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Sergio driving a taxi in a white Naples overflowing sadness and garbage. Pouring rain leads her clients through the city trying to process the death of his brother, who started ten years earlier for Tibet and never returned. A pop singer, a recycler of fragments of life, a radio announcer, an old uncle, alternate seats on its bearing, each in its own way, a trace of his brother loved. Stubborn not to go over and get lost in an endless race, Sergio is overwhelmed by memories and the music produced in pairs with Alfredo, which in… Sign up for the full guide
Rated T • 2013 • 1h 22m
The Art of Happiness (L'arte della felicità) is an unrated Italian animated drama that deals primarily with heavy adult themes of grief, existential despair, and fraternal loss. Set in a rain-soaked Naples filled with trash and melancholy, taxi driver Sergio struggles to cope with the death of his brother Alfredo, who left years earlier to become a Buddhist monk in Tibet. Content concerns are generally mild, consisting of occasional… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Art of Happiness appropriate for kids?
The Art of Happiness (L'arte della felicità) is an unrated Italian animated drama that deals primarily with heavy adult themes of grief, existential despair, and fraternal loss. Set in a rain-soaked Naples filled with trash and melancholy, taxi driver Sergio struggles to cope… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Art of Happiness
What happens in The Art of Happiness, moment by moment
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:18 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:22 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Art of Happiness
Sexual content is minimal. Dialogue between Sergio and his passengers touches briefly on romantic pasts, love, and heartbreak, but there is no explicit nudity, sexual activity, or graphic dialogue.
Violence and gore in The Art of Happiness
Physical violence is nearly absent. The film relies on stylized animation to depict surreal visual metaphors, including a chaotic storm, volcanic ash, and urban decay in Naples, but no characters suffer bloody injuries or realistic physical assaults.
Language in The Art of Happiness
Language is light to moderate in the Italian dialogue (subtitled), consisting of occasional mild profanity such as 'damn', 'hell', and 'crap' used during moments of frustration.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Art of Happiness
Substance use is present in casual settings. Sergio and various taxi passengers smoke cigarettes, and characters are occasionally shown drinking alcohol in bars or while reflecting on their lives.
Mature themes in The Art of Happiness
The narrative deals heavily with mature emotional themes, including grief over a sibling's death, depression, artistic failure, existential loneliness, and Buddhist philosophy regarding impermanence and acceptance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Art of Happiness appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Art of Happiness is best for ages 13+. It's rated T. The Art of Happiness (L'arte della felicità) is an unrated Italian animated drama that deals primarily with heavy adult themes of grief, existential despair, and fraternal loss. Set in a rain-soaked Naples filled with…
What age rating does The Art of Happiness have?
The Art of Happiness is officially rated T. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Art of Happiness about?
The Art of Happiness (L'arte della felicità) is an unrated Italian animated drama that deals primarily with heavy adult themes of grief, existential despair, and fraternal loss. Set in a rain-soaked Naples filled with trash and melancholy, taxi driver Sergio struggles to cope with the death of his brother Alfredo, who…
Is there sex or nudity in The Art of Happiness?
Sexual content is minimal. Dialogue between Sergio and his passengers touches briefly on romantic pasts, love, and heartbreak, but there is no explicit nudity, sexual activity, or graphic dialogue.
How violent is The Art of Happiness?
Physical violence is nearly absent. The film relies on stylized animation to depict surreal visual metaphors, including a chaotic storm, volcanic ash, and urban decay in Naples, but no characters suffer bloody injuries or realistic physical assaults.
Is the language in The Art of Happiness appropriate for kids?
Language is light to moderate in the Italian dialogue (subtitled), consisting of occasional mild profanity such as 'damn', 'hell', and 'crap' used during moments of frustration.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Art of Happiness?
Substance use is present in casual settings. Sergio and various taxi passengers smoke cigarettes, and characters are occasionally shown drinking alcohol in bars or while reflecting on their lives.
What mature themes appear in The Art of Happiness?
The narrative deals heavily with mature emotional themes, including grief over a sibling's death, depression, artistic failure, existential loneliness, and Buddhist philosophy regarding impermanence and acceptance.
How long is The Art of Happiness?
The Art of Happiness runs 82 minutes, directed by Alessandro Rak, released in 2013.
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