This Is the Goat! (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
France, 1640. Lawyer Maitre Pompignac has never won a case: all his clients are dead, either drawn and quartered, impaled or scalded... One day, a young woman comes to him and asks him to defend an inno- cent girl: 11-year-old Roxane, wrongly accused of killing a Marshal of France. Pompignac accepts, with- out realising that Roxane is in fact not an 11-year-old child, but a goat...
Rated NR • 2024 • 1h 44m
This film is a French historical comedy about a bumbling 17th-century lawyer, Maitre Pompignac, who takes on the absurd case of defending a goat named Roxane accused of murder. The film's content is consistent with its international PG-equivalent ratings, featuring mild, slapstick-style violence and mature themes handled with broad humor. The central premise involves the concept of capital punishment, as the goat faces execution, which… Sign up for the full guide
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Is This Is the Goat! appropriate for kids?
This film is a French historical comedy about a bumbling 17th-century lawyer, Maitre Pompignac, who takes on the absurd case of defending a goat named Roxane accused of murder. The film's content is consistent with its international PG-equivalent ratings, featuring mild… Read more — free account
Content severity in This Is the Goat!
What happens in This Is the Goat!, moment by moment
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:14 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in This Is the Goat!
None. This film contains no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.
Violence and gore in This Is the Goat!
Violence is infrequent and presented in a slapstick, comedic fashion. The premise involves a murder accusation, but the act is not shown. Scenes of conflict consist of farcical brawls, characters falling over, and comical chases. All violence is stylized and lacks any blood or serious injury.
Language in This Is the Goat!
Language is very mild. There are no uses of strong profanity. Some mild insults or exclamations appropriate for a period comedy may be present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in This Is the Goat!
Characters are briefly and incidentally shown drinking wine or ale at meals or in taverns, in a manner historically appropriate for the 17th-century setting. There is no focus on drunkenness or substance abuse.
Mature themes in This Is the Goat!
The primary theme is injustice, explored through the absurd trial of an animal. The film deals with the concept of capital punishment, as the lawyer's previous clients were all executed and the goat faces the same fate. However, these serious topics are handled within a consistently farcical and non-traumatic comedic framework.
Scary moments in This Is the Goat!
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for This Is the Goat! 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 This Is the Goat! appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests This Is the Goat! is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. This film is a French historical comedy about a bumbling 17th-century lawyer, Maitre Pompignac, who takes on the absurd case of defending a goat named Roxane accused of murder. The film's content is consistent with its…
What age rating does This Is the Goat! have?
This Is the Goat! is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is This Is the Goat! about?
This film is a French historical comedy about a bumbling 17th-century lawyer, Maitre Pompignac, who takes on the absurd case of defending a goat named Roxane accused of murder. The film's content is consistent with its international PG-equivalent ratings, featuring mild, slapstick-style violence and mature themes…
Is there sex or nudity in This Is the Goat!?
None. This film contains no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.
How violent is This Is the Goat!?
Violence is infrequent and presented in a slapstick, comedic fashion. The premise involves a murder accusation, but the act is not shown. Scenes of conflict consist of farcical brawls, characters falling over, and comical chases. All violence is stylized and…
Is the language in This Is the Goat! appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild. There are no uses of strong profanity. Some mild insults or exclamations appropriate for a period comedy may be present.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in This Is the Goat!?
Characters are briefly and incidentally shown drinking wine or ale at meals or in taverns, in a manner historically appropriate for the 17th-century setting. There is no focus on drunkenness or substance abuse.
What mature themes appear in This Is the Goat!?
The primary theme is injustice, explored through the absurd trial of an animal. The film deals with the concept of capital punishment, as the lawyer's previous clients were all executed and the goat faces the same fate. However, these serious topics are…
How long is This Is the Goat!?
This Is the Goat! runs 104 minutes, directed by Fred Cavayé, released in 2024.
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