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Vidocq (2001)

Parents guide

Vidocq

Content rating

  • Motion Picture Rating (MPA)
    Rated R for violence, sexual content, nudity and some drug material

  • Sex & Nudity:
    Mild
  • Violence & Gore:
    Moderate
  • Profanity:
    Moderate
  • Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking:
    Moderate
  • Frightening & Intense Scenes:
    Moderate

Sex & Nudity

Mild
3 of 6 found this mild
Several scenes take place in a bordello. The artwork on the walls depicts acts of a sexual nature.
In one scene, prostitutes in various states of undress are seen briefly running through the background.
In another bordello scene, prostitutes are seen dancing provocatively, as in a sideshow.
In a flashback, a woman is seen topless for a few seconds.
A man is heavily solicited by numerous scantily clad prostitutes.
A woman is covered in mud, and it is vaguely noticable that she is naked.

Violence & Gore

Moderate
2 of 3 found this moderate
Several people are struck by lightning, and apparently burn to death.
Several people have their throats slashed, with bloody results.
There are brief glimpses of butchered human remains hanging from rafters.
Several characters are flung through windows.
A man shoots another man in the leg, to comedic effect.

Profanity

Moderate
1 of 3 found this moderate
In French, there are some strong profanities.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

Moderate
1 of 3 found this moderate
There are several references to opium.
Several young women appear to be heavily drugged, and it is implied that opium is the cause.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

Moderate
2 of 3 found this moderate
The atmosphere is very heavy, with disturbing themes and images.

Certifications

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  • Argentina
    • 16
  • Australia
    • MA15+
  • Canada
    • AAOntario
    • 13+Québec
  • Czech Republic
    • 12
  • Finland
    • K-15
  • France
    • Tous publics avec avertissement
  • Germany
    • 16
  • Hong Kong
    • IIB
  • Italy
    • VM14
  • Netherlands
    • 16
  • New Zealand
    • R16
  • Norway
    • 15
  • Portugal
    • M/16
  • Russia
    • 16+
  • South Korea
    • 18
  • Spain
    • 13
  • Switzerland
    • 14canton of Geneva
    • 14canton of Vaud
  • Taiwan
    • 18+
  • United States
    • Rcertificate #43092

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