The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The loss of their young daughter threatens to destroy the love and faith of two married musicians.
Rated NR • 2012 • 1h 52m
The Broken Circle Breakdown is a deeply emotional drama that follows the seven-year relationship of Didier and Elise as they navigate the devastating illness and loss of their young daughter, Maybelle. Due to the heavy nature of these themes, which include child death, grief, and parental suicide, the film is intended for a mature adult audience. Parents should be aware of frequent sexual content, including nudity, as well as substance… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Broken Circle Breakdown appropriate for kids?
The Broken Circle Breakdown is a deeply emotional drama that follows the seven-year relationship of Didier and Elise as they navigate the devastating illness and loss of their young daughter, Maybelle. Due to the heavy nature of these themes, which include child death, grief… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Broken Circle Breakdown
What happens in The Broken Circle Breakdown, moment by moment
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 7/10
- 0:32 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
- 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Broken Circle Breakdown
The film contains frequent, explicit sexual content. There are multiple scenes of sexual intercourse, including full-frontal male nudity and visible female breasts. Characters are shown in various intimate settings, including a shower and in the back of a truck, and the behavior is often portrayed with intensity.
Violence and gore in The Broken Circle Breakdown
Violence is mild but often emotionally distressing. It includes scenes of physical outbursts where characters punch vehicles and thrash in car seats. There is also a brief, sad moment involving a bird hitting a window, and repetitive, clinical depictions of medical treatments for a young child suffering from cancer.
Language in The Broken Circle Breakdown
Strong language is used throughout the film, including several instances of the 'F-word' used in conversational and emotional outbursts by the main characters.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Broken Circle Breakdown
There is moderate use of alcohol and cigarettes shown throughout the film, often associated with the characters' bohemian lifestyle and their later coping mechanisms for grief.
Mature themes in The Broken Circle Breakdown
The film deals with exceptionally heavy and mature themes, specifically the terminal illness and death of a child. It also covers intense marital breakdown, deep existential crisis, and a climactic suicide attempt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Broken Circle Breakdown appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Broken Circle Breakdown is best for ages 17+. It's rated NR. The Broken Circle Breakdown is a deeply emotional drama that follows the seven-year relationship of Didier and Elise as they navigate the devastating illness and loss of their young daughter, Maybelle. Due to the heavy…
What age rating does The Broken Circle Breakdown have?
The Broken Circle Breakdown is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is The Broken Circle Breakdown about?
The Broken Circle Breakdown is a deeply emotional drama that follows the seven-year relationship of Didier and Elise as they navigate the devastating illness and loss of their young daughter, Maybelle. Due to the heavy nature of these themes, which include child death, grief, and parental suicide, the film is intended…
Is there sex or nudity in The Broken Circle Breakdown?
The film contains frequent, explicit sexual content. There are multiple scenes of sexual intercourse, including full-frontal male nudity and visible female breasts. Characters are shown in various intimate settings, including a shower and in the back of a…
How violent is The Broken Circle Breakdown?
Violence is mild but often emotionally distressing. It includes scenes of physical outbursts where characters punch vehicles and thrash in car seats. There is also a brief, sad moment involving a bird hitting a window, and repetitive, clinical depictions of…
Is the language in The Broken Circle Breakdown appropriate for kids?
Strong language is used throughout the film, including several instances of the 'F-word' used in conversational and emotional outbursts by the main characters.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Broken Circle Breakdown?
There is moderate use of alcohol and cigarettes shown throughout the film, often associated with the characters' bohemian lifestyle and their later coping mechanisms for grief.
What mature themes appear in The Broken Circle Breakdown?
The film deals with exceptionally heavy and mature themes, specifically the terminal illness and death of a child. It also covers intense marital breakdown, deep existential crisis, and a climactic suicide attempt.
How long is The Broken Circle Breakdown?
The Broken Circle Breakdown runs 112 minutes, directed by Felix van Groeningen, released in 2012.
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