The Four Times (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An old shepherd lives his last days in a quiet medieval village perched high on the hills of Calabria, at the southernmost tip of Italy. He herds goats under skies that most villagers have deserted long ago. He is sick, and believes to find his medicine in the dust he collects on the church floor, which he drinks in his water every day.
Rated NR • 2010 • 1h 28m
Unrated and dialogue-free, "The Four Times" is a meditative Italian film that patiently observes the interconnected cycles of life and death in a remote Calabrian village. The film's rating is likely due to its arthouse status rather than its content, which is very mild. Parents should be aware that the primary themes involve the natural, peaceful death of an elderly shepherd and a sequence where a baby goat becomes lost, which may be… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Four Times appropriate for kids?
Unrated and dialogue-free, "The Four Times" is a meditative Italian film that patiently observes the interconnected cycles of life and death in a remote Calabrian village. The film's rating is likely due to its arthouse status rather than its content, which is very mild. Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Four Times
What happens in The Four Times, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in The Four Times
None. The film contains no sexual content. A scene depicts a goat giving birth, which is presented in a natural, non-sexual, and non-graphic context.
Violence and gore in The Four Times
None. There is no violence or gore in the film.
Language in The Four Times
None. The film is entirely free of dialogue and therefore has no profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Four Times
None. There is no on-screen use of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs. An old man is shown drinking water mixed with church floor dust as a folk remedy.
Mature themes in The Four Times
The film's central focus is on the cycle of life, death, and transformation. An elderly shepherd is shown living his final days, growing ill, and eventually dying peacefully. A goat is born but later gets separated from its herd and becomes lost, implying its death. A tree is cut down and its wood is converted to charcoal, representing the final stage of the cycle.
Scary moments in The Four Times
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Four Times yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Four Times appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Four Times is best for ages 9+. It's rated NR. Unrated and dialogue-free, "The Four Times" is a meditative Italian film that patiently observes the interconnected cycles of life and death in a remote Calabrian village. The film's rating is likely due to its arthouse…
What age rating does The Four Times have?
The Four Times is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.
What is The Four Times about?
Unrated and dialogue-free, "The Four Times" is a meditative Italian film that patiently observes the interconnected cycles of life and death in a remote Calabrian village. The film's rating is likely due to its arthouse status rather than its content, which is very mild. Parents should be aware that the primary themes…
Is there sex or nudity in The Four Times?
None. The film contains no sexual content. A scene depicts a goat giving birth, which is presented in a natural, non-sexual, and non-graphic context.
How violent is The Four Times?
None. There is no violence or gore in the film.
Is the language in The Four Times appropriate for kids?
None. The film is entirely free of dialogue and therefore has no profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Four Times?
None. There is no on-screen use of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs. An old man is shown drinking water mixed with church floor dust as a folk remedy.
What mature themes appear in The Four Times?
The film's central focus is on the cycle of life, death, and transformation. An elderly shepherd is shown living his final days, growing ill, and eventually dying peacefully. A goat is born but later gets separated from its herd and becomes lost, implying its…
How long is The Four Times?
The Four Times runs 88 minutes, directed by Michelangelo Frammartino, released in 2010.
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