The Great Buddha+ (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Security guard Pickle and his trash collector friend Belly Button kill time together in night shifts watching the American-educated boss's dash-cam recordings of his various sexual encounters with women. Against the buddies' will, something horrifying rather than erotic reveals.
Rated N-16 • 2017 • 1h 42m
The Great Buddha+ is a dark, satirical drama that adults-only viewers should approach with caution because it mixes explicit voyeuristic sexual footage with a non-graphic but disturbing murder and the concealment of a corpse inside a large Buddha statue. Parents should be aware of on-camera sexual encounters viewed voyeuristically by the two working-class protagonists (Pickle and Belly Button), a filmed assault/murder, a suspicious… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Great Buddha+ appropriate for kids?
The Great Buddha+ is a dark, satirical drama that adults-only viewers should approach with caution because it mixes explicit voyeuristic sexual footage with a non-graphic but disturbing murder and the concealment of a corpse inside a large Buddha statue. Parents should be aware… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Great Buddha+
What happens in The Great Buddha+, moment by moment
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 7/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
- 0:16 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Great Buddha+
Strong, voyeuristic sexual content appears on the boss Kevin’s dash-cam: scenes of a man and woman having sex in a car and multiple recorded encounters are replayed in the security room. The footage is explicit in framing and tone (voyeurism rather than eroticized romance) and is central to the plot because it leads to the discovery of a violent act. Parents should expect uncomfortable, adult sexual situations viewed by the protagonists on-screen.
Violence and gore in The Great Buddha+
Violence is non-graphic but intense: the dash-cam shows an assault and murder, and a woman's body is later concealed inside the Buddha statue. There is also a later car crash that kills Belly Button under suspicious circumstances. None of the violence is shown as gruesome gore, but the idea of murder and a sealed corpse is disturbing and plays a central role.
Language in The Great Buddha+
Moderate to strong coarse language occurs throughout, especially when characters watch the dash-cam or confront Kevin; occasional harsh swear words and crude remarks are used. Expect several instances of profanity in the security-room banter and in confrontations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Great Buddha+
Mild on-screen drinking and smoking appear in a few scenes; characters consume alcohol socially and a later fatal crash is depicted with implications of drunken driving. Substance use is brief and not glamorized, but alcohol ties into the plot point about the crash.
Mature themes in The Great Buddha+
Strong themes of class divide, corruption, bribery, moral cowardice, and systemic injustice run throughout: factory owner Kevin’s collusion with officials, the police investigation being shut down, and the working-class protagonists’ helplessness. Death, cover-up, and the psychological toll of watching the recorded violence are persistent, unsettling themes that drive the film’s bleak tone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Great Buddha+ appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Great Buddha+ is best for ages 13+. It's rated N-16. The Great Buddha+ is a dark, satirical drama that adults-only viewers should approach with caution because it mixes explicit voyeuristic sexual footage with a non-graphic but disturbing murder and the concealment of a…
What age rating does The Great Buddha+ have?
The Great Buddha+ is officially rated N-16. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Great Buddha+ about?
The Great Buddha+ is a dark, satirical drama that adults-only viewers should approach with caution because it mixes explicit voyeuristic sexual footage with a non-graphic but disturbing murder and the concealment of a corpse inside a large Buddha statue. Parents should be aware of on-camera sexual encounters viewed…
Is there sex or nudity in The Great Buddha+?
Strong, voyeuristic sexual content appears on the boss Kevin’s dash-cam: scenes of a man and woman having sex in a car and multiple recorded encounters are replayed in the security room. The footage is explicit in framing and tone (voyeurism rather than…
How violent is The Great Buddha+?
Violence is non-graphic but intense: the dash-cam shows an assault and murder, and a woman's body is later concealed inside the Buddha statue. There is also a later car crash that kills Belly Button under suspicious circumstances. None of the violence is…
Is the language in The Great Buddha+ appropriate for kids?
Moderate to strong coarse language occurs throughout, especially when characters watch the dash-cam or confront Kevin; occasional harsh swear words and crude remarks are used. Expect several instances of profanity in the security-room banter and in…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Great Buddha+?
Mild on-screen drinking and smoking appear in a few scenes; characters consume alcohol socially and a later fatal crash is depicted with implications of drunken driving. Substance use is brief and not glamorized, but alcohol ties into the plot point about the…
What mature themes appear in The Great Buddha+?
Strong themes of class divide, corruption, bribery, moral cowardice, and systemic injustice run throughout: factory owner Kevin’s collusion with officials, the police investigation being shut down, and the working-class protagonists’ helplessness. Death…
How long is The Great Buddha+?
The Great Buddha+ runs 102 minutes, directed by Huang Hsin-yao, released in 2017.
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