The Road Home (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Prompted by the death of his father and the grief of his mother, a man recalls the story of how they met in flashback.
Rated NR • 1999 • 1h 29m
This film's G rating reflects an almost complete absence of violence, profanity, or sexual content. "The Road Home" is a gentle, poetic drama whose primary focus is on mature themes of enduring love, grief, and the death of a parent. Prompted by his father's death, Luo Yusheng returns to his village and recounts the slow, chaste courtship of his parents, Zhao Di and Luo Changyu, decades earlier. The story deals frankly with loss and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Road Home appropriate for kids?
This film's G rating reflects an almost complete absence of violence, profanity, or sexual content. "The Road Home" is a gentle, poetic drama whose primary focus is on mature themes of enduring love, grief, and the death of a parent. Prompted by his father's death, Luo Yusheng… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Road Home
What happens in The Road Home, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in The Road Home
Entirely absent. The central romance is depicted through chaste looks, respectful gestures, and devoted waiting, with no sexual content or innuendo whatsoever.
Violence and gore in The Road Home
None. There is no violence or threatening behavior in the film.
Language in The Road Home
None. No profanity or coarse language is used.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Road Home
Substance use is not depicted on screen. There are brief, passing mentions of wine, but no characters are ever shown drinking or smoking.
Mature themes in The Road Home
The film's primary themes are mature, revolving around the death of a parent and the profound grief of a loved one. The story begins with a funeral and focuses on a widow's sorrow. Flashbacks depict emotional distress due to forced separation and the physical toll of heartbreak, as a character becomes seriously ill from waiting in the cold for her love to return. The tone is somber and elegiac, especially in the present-day scenes.
Scary moments in The Road Home
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Road Home 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 Road Home appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Road Home is best for ages 8+. It's rated NR. This film's G rating reflects an almost complete absence of violence, profanity, or sexual content. "The Road Home" is a gentle, poetic drama whose primary focus is on mature themes of enduring love, grief, and the…
What age rating does The Road Home have?
The Road Home is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is The Road Home about?
This film's G rating reflects an almost complete absence of violence, profanity, or sexual content. "The Road Home" is a gentle, poetic drama whose primary focus is on mature themes of enduring love, grief, and the death of a parent. Prompted by his father's death, Luo Yusheng returns to his village and recounts the…
Is there sex or nudity in The Road Home?
Entirely absent. The central romance is depicted through chaste looks, respectful gestures, and devoted waiting, with no sexual content or innuendo whatsoever.
How violent is The Road Home?
None. There is no violence or threatening behavior in the film.
Is the language in The Road Home appropriate for kids?
None. No profanity or coarse language is used.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Road Home?
Substance use is not depicted on screen. There are brief, passing mentions of wine, but no characters are ever shown drinking or smoking.
What mature themes appear in The Road Home?
The film's primary themes are mature, revolving around the death of a parent and the profound grief of a loved one. The story begins with a funeral and focuses on a widow's sorrow. Flashbacks depict emotional distress due to forced separation and the physical…
How long is The Road Home?
The Road Home runs 89 minutes, directed by Zhang Yimou, released in 1999.
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