We Have a Pope (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: We Have a Pope
Director: Nanni Moretti
Released: 2011
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 6.8

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just as he is about to greet the faithful who have gathered to see him. His advisors, unable to convince him he is the right man for the job, call on a renowned therapist who also happens to be an atheist. But the Pope's fear of his newfound responsibility is one he must face alone. Winner Best Film at the Italian Golden Globes.

Rated 0 • 2011 • 1h 45m

Directed by Nanni Moretti

6.8

400+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

12+

We Have a Pope is a gentle, character-driven dramedy about a newly elected pontiff who experiences a sudden, debilitating panic attack before his public address. The film explores themes of duty, spiritual crisis, and identity as Cardinal Melville attempts to grapple with the overwhelming expectations of the papacy. It is largely devoid of traditional dramatic conflict, focusing instead on the quiet, human anxieties of its characters… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Michel Piccoli

Nanni Moretti

Margherita Buy

Jerzy Stuhr

Renato Scarpa

Franco Graziosi

Camillo Milli

Roberto Nobile

Ulrich von Dobschütz

Erik Merino

Peter Boom

Luis Rios Del Castillo

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Is We Have a Pope appropriate for kids?

Content severity in We Have a Pope

Sex None 0/10

Violence None 0/10

Language Strong 7/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in We Have a Pope, moment by moment

0:12 🍷 Substances 2/10
0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
0:45 💬 Language 7/10

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Sex and nudity in We Have a Pope

There is no sexual content in this film.

Violence and gore in We Have a Pope

There is no violence in this film.

Language in We Have a Pope

There is a single instance of the 'f-word' used in the English subtitles.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in We Have a Pope

There are brief, mild depictions of characters smoking and engaging in social drinking throughout the film.

Mature themes in We Have a Pope

The film deals with themes of depression, panic, and a crisis of faith, focusing on the heavy expectations placed upon an individual in a high-pressure leadership position.

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Is We Have a Pope appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests We Have a Pope is best for ages 12+. It's rated 0. We Have a Pope is a gentle, character-driven dramedy about a newly elected pontiff who experiences a sudden, debilitating panic attack before his public address. The film explores themes of duty, spiritual crisis, and…

What age rating does We Have a Pope have?

We Have a Pope is officially rated 0. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is We Have a Pope about?

Is there sex or nudity in We Have a Pope?

There is no sexual content in this film.

How violent is We Have a Pope?

There is no violence in this film.

Is the language in We Have a Pope appropriate for kids?

There is a single instance of the 'f-word' used in the English subtitles.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in We Have a Pope?

There are brief, mild depictions of characters smoking and engaging in social drinking throughout the film.

What mature themes appear in We Have a Pope?

The film deals with themes of depression, panic, and a crisis of faith, focusing on the heavy expectations placed upon an individual in a high-pressure leadership position.

How long is We Have a Pope?

We Have a Pope runs 105 minutes, directed by Nanni Moretti, released in 2011.

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