Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You (2001) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Yessica is a rebellious girl who forms an unlikely friendship with quiet schoolmate Miriam. Yessica's home life is ruled by her brutal stepfather and her amoral stepbrother, Jorge, while Miriam shares a calm, loving household with her mother. The girls' friendship is shattered after Jorge arranges to have one of his friends rape Yessica.
Rated NR • 2001 • 1h 29m
Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You is an intense teen drama that earned its PG-13 / unrated reputation for depictions of sexual violence, an abusive home, and strong language. The film centers on Yessica (Ximena Ayala) and her friendship with Miriam, which collapses after Yessica is sexually attacked in scenes that are mostly off‑screen but loud and upsetting (an empty bus is a focal location). Parents should expect explicit themes of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You appropriate for kids?
Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You is an intense teen drama that earned its PG-13 / unrated reputation for depictions of sexual violence, an abusive home, and strong language. The film centers on Yessica (Ximena Ayala) and her friendship with Miriam, which collapses after Yessica… Read more — free account
Content severity in Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You
What happens in Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You, moment by moment
- 0:03 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:07 💬 Language 5/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You
Strong sexual-material themes drive the story: the film includes two rape sequences that are largely off‑screen but audible (screaming, struggling) and one brief scene where two teenage girls bathe together with brief nudity. IMDb Parents Guide notes both the bus abduction and a second out‑of‑focus assault; neither is shown graphically, but the assaults are central to the plot and traumatic. There is also a passionate teen kiss that stops when the girl protests.
Violence and gore in Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You
Moderate, mostly implied or off‑screen physical abuse and scuffles rather than graphic gore. The household contains a brutal stepfather and intimidating stepbrother whose threats and aggression are shown; school fights are suggested more than displayed. One market scene features an aggressive, shaming crowd and emotional intimidation.
Language in Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You
Moderate use of strong Spanish profanity (including equivalent of 'fuck') scattered through arguments and confrontations. Swearing is not constant but appears in several heated scenes, particularly involving Jorge and other older males. The strong words are untranslated in dialogue-driven moments.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You
Mild depiction of teenage smoking and brief scenes of drinking. Yessica is shown smoking repeatedly, and a few party/teen drinking moments occur briefly and without glamorization. No drug-use sequences beyond alcohol and cigarettes.
Mature themes in Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You
Strong and persistent mature themes: sexual assault, familial abuse, humiliation, betrayal between friends, and the emotional aftermath of trauma. The film focuses on how an abusive household and a violent sexual assault shatter a young girl's life and relationships, culminating in a severe emotional outburst. These themes are the core of the story and can be disturbing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You is an intense teen drama that earned its PG-13 / unrated reputation for depictions of sexual violence, an abusive home, and strong language. The film centers on Yessica (Ximena Ayala)…
What age rating does Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You have?
Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You about?
Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You is an intense teen drama that earned its PG-13 / unrated reputation for depictions of sexual violence, an abusive home, and strong language. The film centers on Yessica (Ximena Ayala) and her friendship with Miriam, which collapses after Yessica is sexually attacked in scenes that are…
Is there sex or nudity in Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You?
Strong sexual-material themes drive the story: the film includes two rape sequences that are largely off‑screen but audible (screaming, struggling) and one brief scene where two teenage girls bathe together with brief nudity. IMDb Parents Guide notes both the…
How violent is Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You?
Moderate, mostly implied or off‑screen physical abuse and scuffles rather than graphic gore. The household contains a brutal stepfather and intimidating stepbrother whose threats and aggression are shown; school fights are suggested more than displayed. One…
Is the language in Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You appropriate for kids?
Moderate use of strong Spanish profanity (including equivalent of 'fuck') scattered through arguments and confrontations. Swearing is not constant but appears in several heated scenes, particularly involving Jorge and other older males. The strong words are…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You?
Mild depiction of teenage smoking and brief scenes of drinking. Yessica is shown smoking repeatedly, and a few party/teen drinking moments occur briefly and without glamorization. No drug-use sequences beyond alcohol and cigarettes.
What mature themes appear in Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You?
Strong and persistent mature themes: sexual assault, familial abuse, humiliation, betrayal between friends, and the emotional aftermath of trauma. The film focuses on how an abusive household and a violent sexual assault shatter a young girl's life and…
How long is Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You?
Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears You runs 89 minutes, directed by Maryse Sistach, released in 2001.
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