The Intouchables (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A true story of two men who should never have met – a quadriplegic aristocrat who was injured in a paragliding accident and a young man from the projects.
Rated R • 2011 • 1h 53m
Based on a true story, "The Intouchables" is a French film that earned its R-rating primarily for strong, frequent language and a scene of drug use. The film chronicles the unlikely friendship between Philippe, a wealthy quadriplegic aristocrat in Paris, and Driss, a young man from the projects with a criminal past hired to be his caregiver. While the comedic and heartwarming tone makes it less intense than its rating might suggest, it… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Intouchables appropriate for kids?
Based on a true story, "The Intouchables" is a French film that earned its R-rating primarily for strong, frequent language and a scene of drug use. The film chronicles the unlikely friendship between Philippe, a wealthy quadriplegic aristocrat in Paris, and Driss, a young man… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Intouchables
What happens in The Intouchables, moment by moment
- 0:01 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:07 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Intouchables
Contains some sexual humor, innuendo, and flirtatious dialogue. A scene involves masseuses in revealing outfits, but no nudity is shown. There is also some passionate kissing between teenagers and a few crude jokes, but nothing is explicit or graphic.
Violence and gore in The Intouchables
Violence is very mild and brief. A high-speed car chase opens the film but ends without injury. One character pours hot water on another's legs to test his lack of feeling, which is played for shock but is not malicious. There are a few instances of confrontational shouting.
Language in The Intouchables
Strong and frequent. The R-rating is largely due to the pervasive use of profanity throughout the film. There are over 20 uses of the f-word (in subtitles) and its variants, along with other curses like "bullshit" and "asshole."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Intouchables
Moderate. Characters frequently smoke cigarettes. Social drinking of wine and other alcoholic beverages occurs in several scenes. In one prominent scene, two main characters share a marijuana joint, which is presented as being for pain relief.
Mature themes in The Intouchables
The film explores mature themes including severe physical disability, class differences, prejudice, and a character's criminal past. It also deals with grief over the loss of a spouse and the emotional distress of phantom limb pain. These are handled with a mix of humor and sensitivity, focusing on the powerful bond of friendship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Intouchables appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Intouchables is best for ages 15+. It's rated R. Based on a true story, "The Intouchables" is a French film that earned its R-rating primarily for strong, frequent language and a scene of drug use. The film chronicles the unlikely friendship between Philippe, a…
What age rating does The Intouchables have?
The Intouchables is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is The Intouchables about?
Based on a true story, "The Intouchables" is a French film that earned its R-rating primarily for strong, frequent language and a scene of drug use. The film chronicles the unlikely friendship between Philippe, a wealthy quadriplegic aristocrat in Paris, and Driss, a young man from the projects with a criminal past…
Is there sex or nudity in The Intouchables?
Contains some sexual humor, innuendo, and flirtatious dialogue. A scene involves masseuses in revealing outfits, but no nudity is shown. There is also some passionate kissing between teenagers and a few crude jokes, but nothing is explicit or graphic.
How violent is The Intouchables?
Violence is very mild and brief. A high-speed car chase opens the film but ends without injury. One character pours hot water on another's legs to test his lack of feeling, which is played for shock but is not malicious. There are a few instances of…
Is the language in The Intouchables appropriate for kids?
Strong and frequent. The R-rating is largely due to the pervasive use of profanity throughout the film. There are over 20 uses of the f-word (in subtitles) and its variants, along with other curses like "bullshit" and "asshole."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Intouchables?
Moderate. Characters frequently smoke cigarettes. Social drinking of wine and other alcoholic beverages occurs in several scenes. In one prominent scene, two main characters share a marijuana joint, which is presented as being for pain relief.
What mature themes appear in The Intouchables?
The film explores mature themes including severe physical disability, class differences, prejudice, and a character's criminal past. It also deals with grief over the loss of a spouse and the emotional distress of phantom limb pain. These are handled with a…
How long is The Intouchables?
The Intouchables runs 113 minutes, directed by Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache, released in 2011.
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