The Rogue's Trial (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Rogue's Trial is best for ages 12+. It's rated 12. A sequel to a beloved Brazilian classic, "The Rogue's Trial" sees the return of the cunning João Grilo to the town of Taperoá, where his supposed resurrection makes him a hot political commodity. The film's content is…

The Rogue's Trial is officially rated 12. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

A sequel to a beloved Brazilian classic, "The Rogue's Trial" sees the return of the cunning João Grilo to the town of Taperoá, where his supposed resurrection makes him a hot political commodity. The film's content is suitable for teens and up, earning its likely PG-13 equivalent rating due to moderate, often stylized…

Contains some mild innuendo and suggestive dialogue between characters. These moments are played for comedy and do not involve any nudity or explicit sexual activity.

Violence is moderate and frequently stylized for comedic effect. This includes slapstick fights, chaotic shootouts with guns, and characters being held at gunpoint. While intense, the violence is not graphic or bloody.

Language is mild, consisting of some scattered profanity used in moments of frustration or for comedic emphasis. It is not pervasive.

There is mild substance use. Characters are occasionally shown drinking alcoholic beverages, such as cachaça, in social settings like bars or town gatherings.

The film explores mature themes through a satirical and comedic lens. These include death and resurrection, religious faith versus hypocrisy, political corruption, and the consequences of lying and deceit. These concepts are central to the story.

The Rogue's Trial runs 112 minutes, directed by Flávia Lacerda, Guel Arraes, released in 2024.

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