The Piano in a Factory (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
To fight for custody of his daughter who loves playing the piano, a steel factory worker decides to forge a piano from scratch.
Rated NR • 2011 • 1h 47m
This unrated Chinese film, "The Piano in a Factory," explores the lengths a father will go to for his child, but its mature content makes it best for older viewers. The story follows Chen Guilin, a laid-off factory worker who decides to build a piano from scratch to win custody of his daughter. The primary content concerns are pervasive substance use, with characters constantly smoking cigarettes and one scene of heavy drinking and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Piano in a Factory appropriate for kids?
This unrated Chinese film, "The Piano in a Factory," explores the lengths a father will go to for his child, but its mature content makes it best for older viewers. The story follows Chen Guilin, a laid-off factory worker who decides to build a piano from scratch to win custody… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Piano in a Factory
What happens in The Piano in a Factory, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:16 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:27 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Piano in a Factory
There is no nudity or explicit sexual content. A romantic subplot develops between the protagonist and a female friend, with one scene where she offers to spend the night and it is later discreetly implied they have become a couple. This is all handled through suggestion and off-screen.
Violence and gore in The Piano in a Factory
Violence is very mild and brief. In one sequence, the characters attempt to steal a piano, leading to a short, comically-handled scuffle with security guards. There are no serious injuries or frightening altercations.
Language in The Piano in a Factory
Language is very infrequent and mild. The dialogue includes a single use of "bullshit" and "damn," but is otherwise free of profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Piano in a Factory
Substance use is the most prominent content concern. Many of the adult male characters are shown smoking cigarettes frequently and casually throughout the film. In one notable scene, the group of friends drinks heavily to the point of celebratory drunkenness.
Mature themes in The Piano in a Factory
The film's central themes are mature, focusing on a custody battle following a parental separation. It also explores the economic despair and camaraderie of a community of laid-off factory workers in 1990s China, and the resilience of a father driven by love for his child.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Piano in a Factory appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Piano in a Factory is best for ages 11+. It's rated NR. This unrated Chinese film, "The Piano in a Factory," explores the lengths a father will go to for his child, but its mature content makes it best for older viewers. The story follows Chen Guilin, a laid-off factory…
What age rating does The Piano in a Factory have?
The Piano in a Factory is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.
What is The Piano in a Factory about?
This unrated Chinese film, "The Piano in a Factory," explores the lengths a father will go to for his child, but its mature content makes it best for older viewers. The story follows Chen Guilin, a laid-off factory worker who decides to build a piano from scratch to win custody of his daughter. The primary content…
Is there sex or nudity in The Piano in a Factory?
There is no nudity or explicit sexual content. A romantic subplot develops between the protagonist and a female friend, with one scene where she offers to spend the night and it is later discreetly implied they have become a couple. This is all handled…
How violent is The Piano in a Factory?
Violence is very mild and brief. In one sequence, the characters attempt to steal a piano, leading to a short, comically-handled scuffle with security guards. There are no serious injuries or frightening altercations.
Is the language in The Piano in a Factory appropriate for kids?
Language is very infrequent and mild. The dialogue includes a single use of "bullshit" and "damn," but is otherwise free of profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Piano in a Factory?
Substance use is the most prominent content concern. Many of the adult male characters are shown smoking cigarettes frequently and casually throughout the film. In one notable scene, the group of friends drinks heavily to the point of celebratory drunkenness.
What mature themes appear in The Piano in a Factory?
The film's central themes are mature, focusing on a custody battle following a parental separation. It also explores the economic despair and camaraderie of a community of laid-off factory workers in 1990s China, and the resilience of a father driven by love…
How long is The Piano in a Factory?
The Piano in a Factory runs 107 minutes, directed by Zhang Meng, released in 2011.
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