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The Tuche Family: The American Dream (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Les Tuche, a modest french family, change his life after winning a super lottery. Thanks to the money of his parents, the son, Donald (aka "coin-coin") goes to Los Angeles to improve his english. On the L.A. University, he meets Jennifer, daughter of a famous American financier.

Rated NR • 2016 • 1h 34m

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This French-language sequel follows the Tuche family as they use their lottery winnings to follow their son Donald to Los Angeles, leading to extreme culture-clash comedy. The film's content is generally mild but includes one key scene that parents should be aware of: several main characters accidentally get high after eating marijuana-laced brownies, with their subsequent erratic behavior played for laughs. Other content includes very… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Jean-Paul Rouve
Jean-Paul Rouve
Isabelle Nanty
Isabelle Nanty
Sarah Stern
Sarah Stern
Claire Nadeau
Claire Nadeau
Théo Fernandez
Théo Fernandez
Pierre Lottin
Pierre Lottin
Christian de la Cortina
Christian de la Cortina
Ralph Amoussou
Ralph Amoussou
Maurice Barthélemy
Maurice Barthélemy
Alice Morel-Michaud
Alice Morel-Michaud
Ken Samuels
Ken Samuels
Susan Almgren
Susan Almgren
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Is The Tuche Family: The American Dream appropriate for kids?

This French-language sequel follows the Tuche family as they use their lottery winnings to follow their son Donald to Los Angeles, leading to extreme culture-clash comedy. The film's content is generally mild but includes one key scene that parents should be aware of: several… Read more — free account

Content severity in The Tuche Family: The American Dream

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence Moderate 3/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances Strong 6/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in The Tuche Family: The American Dream, moment by moment

  1. 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
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  3. 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
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Sex and nudity in The Tuche Family: The American Dream

Content is very mild. There is some kissing between two young characters. In one subplot, the family matriarch pursues a modeling career, leading to scenes with some mildly suggestive posing, though this is presented comically and without nudity or strong innuendo.

Violence and gore in The Tuche Family: The American Dream

Violence is minimal and strictly comedic. There are a few moments of light slapstick, such as characters arguing with exaggerated gestures. In one scene, a character comically mishandles a firearm, waving it around, but it is not fired and no one is in genuine danger.

Language in The Tuche Family: The American Dream

Language is infrequent and mild, consisting mostly of some crude humor and occasional French expletives like "merde" (shit), used in moments of frustration.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Tuche Family: The American Dream

This is the most noteworthy category. A central comedic sequence involves several characters unknowingly consuming marijuana edibles ("space cakes") and becoming intoxicated. Their goofy, confused behavior is the focus of the scene. Otherwise, there is some casual social drinking of wine and beer by adults during meals.

Mature themes in The Tuche Family: The American Dream

The film's themes are light and comedic, centered on the culture shock experienced by the French family in America. It explores ideas of class difference, family loyalty versus assimilation, and the concept that money doesn't buy happiness. These themes are handled with broad humor.

Scary moments in The Tuche Family: The American Dream

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Tuche Family: The American Dream 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Tuche Family: The American Dream appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Tuche Family: The American Dream is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. This French-language sequel follows the Tuche family as they use their lottery winnings to follow their son Donald to Los Angeles, leading to extreme culture-clash comedy. The film's content is generally mild but…

What age rating does The Tuche Family: The American Dream have?

The Tuche Family: The American Dream is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is The Tuche Family: The American Dream about?

This French-language sequel follows the Tuche family as they use their lottery winnings to follow their son Donald to Los Angeles, leading to extreme culture-clash comedy. The film's content is generally mild but includes one key scene that parents should be aware of: several main characters accidentally get high…

Is there sex or nudity in The Tuche Family: The American Dream?

Content is very mild. There is some kissing between two young characters. In one subplot, the family matriarch pursues a modeling career, leading to scenes with some mildly suggestive posing, though this is presented comically and without nudity or strong…

How violent is The Tuche Family: The American Dream?

Violence is minimal and strictly comedic. There are a few moments of light slapstick, such as characters arguing with exaggerated gestures. In one scene, a character comically mishandles a firearm, waving it around, but it is not fired and no one is in…

Is the language in The Tuche Family: The American Dream appropriate for kids?

Language is infrequent and mild, consisting mostly of some crude humor and occasional French expletives like "merde" (shit), used in moments of frustration.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Tuche Family: The American Dream?

This is the most noteworthy category. A central comedic sequence involves several characters unknowingly consuming marijuana edibles ("space cakes") and becoming intoxicated. Their goofy, confused behavior is the focus of the scene. Otherwise, there is some…

What mature themes appear in The Tuche Family: The American Dream?

The film's themes are light and comedic, centered on the culture shock experienced by the French family in America. It explores ideas of class difference, family loyalty versus assimilation, and the concept that money doesn't buy happiness. These themes are…

How long is The Tuche Family: The American Dream?

The Tuche Family: The American Dream runs 94 minutes, directed by Olivier Baroux, released in 2016.

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