The Wind Will Carry Us (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Irreverent city engineer Behzad comes to a rural Kurdish village in Iran to keep vigil for a dying relative. In the meanwhile the film follows his efforts to fit in with the local community and how he changes his own attitudes as a result.
Rated NR • 1999 • 1h 58m
Abbas Kiarostami's contemplative film The Wind Will Carry Us is unrated but contains content equivalent to a G or PG rating. The primary reason for parental guidance is its mature, philosophical theme revolving around death, as the main character, Behzad, waits in a remote Kurdish village for an elderly woman to die so he can document her funeral. There is no violence, sex, or profanity, with only a single instance of a character… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Wind Will Carry Us appropriate for kids?
Abbas Kiarostami's contemplative film The Wind Will Carry Us is unrated but contains content equivalent to a G or PG rating. The primary reason for parental guidance is its mature, philosophical theme revolving around death, as the main character, Behzad, waits in a remote… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Wind Will Carry Us
What happens in The Wind Will Carry Us, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in The Wind Will Carry Us
None. Sexual content is not present in this film.
Violence and gore in The Wind Will Carry Us
Violence is entirely absent. A worker is injured in a cave-in, but this event occurs completely off-screen and is only discussed by characters.
Language in The Wind Will Carry Us
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Wind Will Carry Us
Substance use is minimal. The main character is shown smoking a cigarette in one scene.
Mature themes in The Wind Will Carry Us
The film's primary theme is its patient observation of life in the face of impending death, as the characters wait for an elderly woman to pass away. It explores the differences between urban and rural life, modernity and tradition, and the nature of work. A character's serious off-screen injury leads to discussions of risk and hardship.
Scary moments in The Wind Will Carry Us
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Wind Will Carry Us appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Wind Will Carry Us is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Abbas Kiarostami's contemplative film The Wind Will Carry Us is unrated but contains content equivalent to a G or PG rating. The primary reason for parental guidance is its mature, philosophical theme revolving around…
What age rating does The Wind Will Carry Us have?
The Wind Will Carry Us is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Wind Will Carry Us about?
Abbas Kiarostami's contemplative film The Wind Will Carry Us is unrated but contains content equivalent to a G or PG rating. The primary reason for parental guidance is its mature, philosophical theme revolving around death, as the main character, Behzad, waits in a remote Kurdish village for an elderly woman to die…
Is there sex or nudity in The Wind Will Carry Us?
None. Sexual content is not present in this film.
How violent is The Wind Will Carry Us?
Violence is entirely absent. A worker is injured in a cave-in, but this event occurs completely off-screen and is only discussed by characters.
Is the language in The Wind Will Carry Us appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Wind Will Carry Us?
Substance use is minimal. The main character is shown smoking a cigarette in one scene.
What mature themes appear in The Wind Will Carry Us?
The film's primary theme is its patient observation of life in the face of impending death, as the characters wait for an elderly woman to pass away. It explores the differences between urban and rural life, modernity and tradition, and the nature of work. A…
How long is The Wind Will Carry Us?
The Wind Will Carry Us runs 118 minutes, directed by Abbas Kiarostami, released in 1999.
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