The Ramen Girl (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An American woman is stranded in Tokyo after breaking up with her boyfriend. Searching for direction in life, she trains to be a ramen chef under a tyrannical Japanese master.
Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 1h 42m
The Ramen Girl is a character-driven drama about Abby, an American woman who finds personal and professional purpose while training under a demanding ramen master in Tokyo. The film received a PG-13 rating for moderate sexual content, including implied intimacy and suggestive dialogue, as well as several scenes involving alcohol and smoking. The narrative explores themes of cultural displacement, grief, and the challenging… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Ramen Girl appropriate for kids?
The Ramen Girl is a character-driven drama about Abby, an American woman who finds personal and professional purpose while training under a demanding ramen master in Tokyo. The film received a PG-13 rating for moderate sexual content, including implied intimacy and suggestive… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Ramen Girl
What happens in The Ramen Girl, moment by moment
- 0:08 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:25 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Ramen Girl
The film includes a brief scene where a couple begins to undress and engage in implied intercourse. There are a few instances of kissing and one scene where an elderly man makes a crude, suggestive gesture and accompanying remark.
Violence and gore in The Ramen Girl
Content is generally mild, consisting of a scene where a pig's severed head is briefly glimpsed inside a cooking pot. Additionally, a female character is seen with a visible facial bruise, implying off-screen physical abuse.
Language in The Ramen Girl
Language is mild, limited to occasional mild insults and character name-calling, sometimes exchanged in Japanese.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Ramen Girl
Alcohol consumption is a recurring background element, with the ramen master frequently seen drinking from a bottle. Characters are also shown smoking cigarettes in several scenes, and a group of friends is depicted as intoxicated after a night out.
Mature themes in The Ramen Girl
The film deals with themes of heartbreak, familial estrangement, and the professional humiliation Abby experiences during her apprenticeship. It also touches on cultural isolation and the internal struggle to find one's 'soul' or path in life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Ramen Girl appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Ramen Girl is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Ramen Girl is a character-driven drama about Abby, an American woman who finds personal and professional purpose while training under a demanding ramen master in Tokyo. The film received a PG-13 rating for moderate…
What age rating does The Ramen Girl have?
The Ramen Girl is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Ramen Girl about?
The Ramen Girl is a character-driven drama about Abby, an American woman who finds personal and professional purpose while training under a demanding ramen master in Tokyo. The film received a PG-13 rating for moderate sexual content, including implied intimacy and suggestive dialogue, as well as several scenes…
Is there sex or nudity in The Ramen Girl?
The film includes a brief scene where a couple begins to undress and engage in implied intercourse. There are a few instances of kissing and one scene where an elderly man makes a crude, suggestive gesture and accompanying remark.
How violent is The Ramen Girl?
Content is generally mild, consisting of a scene where a pig's severed head is briefly glimpsed inside a cooking pot. Additionally, a female character is seen with a visible facial bruise, implying off-screen physical abuse.
Is the language in The Ramen Girl appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, limited to occasional mild insults and character name-calling, sometimes exchanged in Japanese.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Ramen Girl?
Alcohol consumption is a recurring background element, with the ramen master frequently seen drinking from a bottle. Characters are also shown smoking cigarettes in several scenes, and a group of friends is depicted as intoxicated after a night out.
What mature themes appear in The Ramen Girl?
The film deals with themes of heartbreak, familial estrangement, and the professional humiliation Abby experiences during her apprenticeship. It also touches on cultural isolation and the internal struggle to find one's 'soul' or path in life.
How long is The Ramen Girl?
The Ramen Girl runs 102 minutes, directed by Robert Allan Ackerman, released in 2008.
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