The Wild Pear Tree (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Fresh out of university, a Turkish young man with literary aspirations returns to his home village and starts scraping together money to publish his book. While trying to reconnect with his old friends and environment; his uncertainty, existential struggle and his father’s gambling addiction bring him grave difficulties.
Rated NR • 2018 • 3h 8m
The Wild Pear Tree is a long, philosophical Turkish drama best suited for mature teens and adults. The film is unrated but its content aligns with a strong PG-13 or mild R due to its heavy thematic material and occasional strong language. The primary concerns for parents are the complex themes of existential despair, family conflict stemming from a father's gambling addiction, and surreal, jarring imagery that includes an apparent… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Wild Pear Tree appropriate for kids?
The Wild Pear Tree is a long, philosophical Turkish drama best suited for mature teens and adults. The film is unrated but its content aligns with a strong PG-13 or mild R due to its heavy thematic material and occasional strong language. The primary concerns for parents are the… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Wild Pear Tree
What happens in The Wild Pear Tree, moment by moment
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:48 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Wild Pear Tree
Sexual content is nearly absent. There is one brief, impressionistically shot scene where two characters share a kiss on the lips, but it is not close-up or prolonged. There is no nudity or sexual dialogue.
Violence and gore in The Wild Pear Tree
Violence is very light and infrequent. In one scene, a brief physical scuffle occurs between two men, but it is viewed from a distance and broken up quickly. A character has some visible facial injuries for a portion of the film, but the cause is not depicted.
Language in The Wild Pear Tree
Language is moderate, though stronger in its original Turkish. The dialogue includes occasional use of "fuck" and "shit". Stronger Turkish profanity is used but is translated less harshly in English subtitles, where its use is contextually similar to "fucking" as an adjective.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Wild Pear Tree
Substance use is mild. Several scenes feature characters smoking tobacco, particularly in a teahouse setting. There are also passing verbal references to drinking alcohol, but no on-screen consumption is shown.
Mature themes in The Wild Pear Tree
The film is driven by mature and complex themes. Central plot points involve a father's destructive gambling addiction and the resulting family tension and poverty. The protagonist, Sinan, grapples with intense existential dread, professional failure, and alienation. There are extensive, dense conversations about religion, art, and the meaning of life. The most intense moment is a surreal, symbolic sequence near the end that depicts a potential suicide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Wild Pear Tree appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Wild Pear Tree is best for ages 15+. It's rated NR. The Wild Pear Tree is a long, philosophical Turkish drama best suited for mature teens and adults. The film is unrated but its content aligns with a strong PG-13 or mild R due to its heavy thematic material and…
What age rating does The Wild Pear Tree have?
The Wild Pear Tree is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is The Wild Pear Tree about?
The Wild Pear Tree is a long, philosophical Turkish drama best suited for mature teens and adults. The film is unrated but its content aligns with a strong PG-13 or mild R due to its heavy thematic material and occasional strong language. The primary concerns for parents are the complex themes of existential despair…
Is there sex or nudity in The Wild Pear Tree?
Sexual content is nearly absent. There is one brief, impressionistically shot scene where two characters share a kiss on the lips, but it is not close-up or prolonged. There is no nudity or sexual dialogue.
How violent is The Wild Pear Tree?
Violence is very light and infrequent. In one scene, a brief physical scuffle occurs between two men, but it is viewed from a distance and broken up quickly. A character has some visible facial injuries for a portion of the film, but the cause is not depicted.
Is the language in The Wild Pear Tree appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate, though stronger in its original Turkish. The dialogue includes occasional use of "fuck" and "shit". Stronger Turkish profanity is used but is translated less harshly in English subtitles, where its use is contextually similar to…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Wild Pear Tree?
Substance use is mild. Several scenes feature characters smoking tobacco, particularly in a teahouse setting. There are also passing verbal references to drinking alcohol, but no on-screen consumption is shown.
What mature themes appear in The Wild Pear Tree?
The film is driven by mature and complex themes. Central plot points involve a father's destructive gambling addiction and the resulting family tension and poverty. The protagonist, Sinan, grapples with intense existential dread, professional failure, and…
How long is The Wild Pear Tree?
The Wild Pear Tree runs 188 minutes, directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, released in 2018.
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