Yes, God, Yes (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Alice, a young innocent Catholic girl, is tempted into masturbating after an AOL chat suddenly turns sexual, however is conflicted as the act would be considered a sin.
Rated R • 2020 • 1h 18m
Yes, God, Yes follows Alice, a high school junior navigating the intense intersection of Catholic guilt and her own budding sexuality in the year 2000. The film is rated R primarily for its frank discussions of masturbation and brief, non-graphic depictions of sexual situations. Parents should be aware of persistent dialogue regarding sexual shame, religious indoctrination, and an instance of a character viewing pornography. It is an… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Yes, God, Yes appropriate for kids?
Yes, God, Yes follows Alice, a high school junior navigating the intense intersection of Catholic guilt and her own budding sexuality in the year 2000. The film is rated R primarily for its frank discussions of masturbation and brief, non-graphic depictions of sexual situations… Read more — free account
Content severity in Yes, God, Yes
What happens in Yes, God, Yes, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Yes, God, Yes
The film features several scenes of Alice masturbating or attempting to, though these are not explicit and focus on her internal conflict. A man is briefly shown watching pornography on a computer screen, including brief glimpses of breasts and a thong. There are frequent, candid discussions among students about sexual acts and rumors surrounding sexual experiences.
Violence and gore in Yes, God, Yes
Violence is minimal and incidental, limited to a scene where Alice fakes an injury during a hike, resulting in a very minor, brief scrape with a tiny amount of blood visible.
Language in Yes, God, Yes
Language is mild, primarily consisting of religious-themed exclamations such as 'hell' or 'damn' in casual teenage conversation.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Yes, God, Yes
Alcohol consumption is mentioned and shown in brief, passing moments during parties attended by high school students, typical of coming-of-age settings.
Mature themes in Yes, God, Yes
The narrative centers on the conflict between strict religious upbringing and adolescent discovery, focusing on feelings of shame, repression, and the fear of eternal damnation. It critically examines how religious authority figures handle teenage curiosity through intimidation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yes, God, Yes appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Yes, God, Yes is best for ages 15+. It's rated R. Yes, God, Yes follows Alice, a high school junior navigating the intense intersection of Catholic guilt and her own budding sexuality in the year 2000. The film is rated R primarily for its frank discussions of…
What age rating does Yes, God, Yes have?
Yes, God, Yes is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Yes, God, Yes about?
Yes, God, Yes follows Alice, a high school junior navigating the intense intersection of Catholic guilt and her own budding sexuality in the year 2000. The film is rated R primarily for its frank discussions of masturbation and brief, non-graphic depictions of sexual situations. Parents should be aware of persistent…
Is there sex or nudity in Yes, God, Yes?
The film features several scenes of Alice masturbating or attempting to, though these are not explicit and focus on her internal conflict. A man is briefly shown watching pornography on a computer screen, including brief glimpses of breasts and a thong. There…
How violent is Yes, God, Yes?
Violence is minimal and incidental, limited to a scene where Alice fakes an injury during a hike, resulting in a very minor, brief scrape with a tiny amount of blood visible.
Is the language in Yes, God, Yes appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, primarily consisting of religious-themed exclamations such as 'hell' or 'damn' in casual teenage conversation.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Yes, God, Yes?
Alcohol consumption is mentioned and shown in brief, passing moments during parties attended by high school students, typical of coming-of-age settings.
What mature themes appear in Yes, God, Yes?
The narrative centers on the conflict between strict religious upbringing and adolescent discovery, focusing on feelings of shame, repression, and the fear of eternal damnation. It critically examines how religious authority figures handle teenage curiosity…
How long is Yes, God, Yes?
Yes, God, Yes runs 78 minutes, directed by Karen Maine, released in 2020.
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