Up for Love (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Diane is a well-known lawyer, divorced for three years. She loses her mobile telephone and receives a call from the person who finds it. That person is Alexandre, a charming man and the perfect gentleman. They make a connection over the phone and agree to meet up the following day. But when Alexandre arrives, there's a surprise in store when Diane discovers he is only 4' 6" tall. From that moment on, Diane tries to overcome the prejudices of society and her own fears to experience the best time of her life...
Rated 12 • 2016 • 1h 38m
Up for Love is an adult romantic comedy (Un homme à la hauteur) about Diane, a successful lawyer, who meets Alexandre and discovers he is very short. The film is unrated but contains mild sexual content (an art exhibit with nude photos that show bare buttocks and several kissing scenes), light profanity and scenes of people drinking. The story’s strongest themes are social prejudice and embarrassment — characters make insensitive jokes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Up for Love appropriate for kids?
Up for Love is an adult romantic comedy (Un homme à la hauteur) about Diane, a successful lawyer, who meets Alexandre and discovers he is very short. The film is unrated but contains mild sexual content (an art exhibit with nude photos that show bare buttocks and several kissing… Read more — free account
Content severity in Up for Love
What happens in Up for Love, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:18 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Up for Love
Light, mostly non-explicit romantic content. IMDb’s Parents Guide notes an art exposition that includes nude photos showing bare buttocks (no explicit genitals) and there are multiple kissing scenes between Diane and Alexandre. Content is presented in a comedic/romantic context rather than eroticized framing.
Violence and gore in Up for Love
Very mild and non-graphic. There are no fights or injuries; the few moments of physical conflict are brief, slapstick or incidental (a bumped table, a short shove during a heated exchange) and nothing is shown as painful or bloody. Overall the film does not focus on violence.
Language in Up for Love
Mild profane words in French and their equivalents; occasional blunt insults used during arguments or teasing. Nothing sustained or extreme — expect a few casual swears and sarcastic put-downs.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Up for Love
Light alcohol use shown in social settings. Characters drink wine or champagne during dates and parties, used as a social prop rather than depicting heavy drinking or drug use.
Mature themes in Up for Love
The film centers on prejudice and social awkwardness around body size, plus divorce and relationship rebuilding after separation. Characters mock or feel embarrassed about Alexandre’s height, which drives emotional conflict; later scenes address acceptance and empathy. There is light family tension but no abuse or traumatic scenes.
Scary moments in Up for Love
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Up for Love 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 Up for Love appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Up for Love is best for ages 7+. It's rated 12. Up for Love is an adult romantic comedy (Un homme à la hauteur) about Diane, a successful lawyer, who meets Alexandre and discovers he is very short. The film is unrated but contains mild sexual content (an art exhibit…
What age rating does Up for Love have?
Up for Love is officially rated 12. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Up for Love about?
Up for Love is an adult romantic comedy (Un homme à la hauteur) about Diane, a successful lawyer, who meets Alexandre and discovers he is very short. The film is unrated but contains mild sexual content (an art exhibit with nude photos that show bare buttocks and several kissing scenes), light profanity and scenes of…
Is there sex or nudity in Up for Love?
Light, mostly non-explicit romantic content. IMDb’s Parents Guide notes an art exposition that includes nude photos showing bare buttocks (no explicit genitals) and there are multiple kissing scenes between Diane and Alexandre. Content is presented in a…
How violent is Up for Love?
Very mild and non-graphic. There are no fights or injuries; the few moments of physical conflict are brief, slapstick or incidental (a bumped table, a short shove during a heated exchange) and nothing is shown as painful or bloody. Overall the film does not…
Is the language in Up for Love appropriate for kids?
Mild profane words in French and their equivalents; occasional blunt insults used during arguments or teasing. Nothing sustained or extreme — expect a few casual swears and sarcastic put-downs.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Up for Love?
Light alcohol use shown in social settings. Characters drink wine or champagne during dates and parties, used as a social prop rather than depicting heavy drinking or drug use.
What mature themes appear in Up for Love?
The film centers on prejudice and social awkwardness around body size, plus divorce and relationship rebuilding after separation. Characters mock or feel embarrassed about Alexandre’s height, which drives emotional conflict; later scenes address acceptance…
How long is Up for Love?
Up for Love runs 98 minutes, directed by Laurent Tirard, released in 2016.
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