The Virgin Suicides (1999) - Parents Guide Movie Rating
- MPAA Reason
- Rated R for strong thematic elements involving teens.
- BBFC Ratings info
- There are also moderate sex references, a sex scene which lacks strong detail, and mild bad language.
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Sex & Nudity
mildA few teenage boys make crude sexual comments about a teenage girl. Some mild flirting. A teenage girl is shown several times in a bikini. A teenage boy is shown shirtless. Contains some occasional sexual references and innuendo throughout the film. Two characters kiss passionately on three separate occasions. On one occasion, it's implied that the two characters have had sex (by fading to the "morning after"), however, the act itself isn't portrayed onscreen. There is a scene in which an adolescent girl has promiscuous sexual encounters with several men on different occasions on the rooftop of her house. Only kissing and petting are depicted.
Violence & Gore
moderateA young girl slits her wrists in a bath tub. She survives this attempt. A young girl throws herself out a window, impaling herself on the fence below. The aftermath is shown as are the horrified reactions of her family. Incredibly upsetting. The aftermaths of a mass suicide pact is shown. Teenage boys discover the bodies of several teenage girls: one hanged herself, one stuck her head in an oven, one overdosed on sleeping pills, and one sits in a car in the garage. Deeply distressing to watch.
Profanity
mild'B*tch' is said once. '*ss' is said once. Contains a single use of mild coarse language (i.e. "shit").
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
mildA doctor smokes a cigarette while talking to people in his office. A main character, A teenage girl, smokes cigarettes on several occasions, drinks alcohol, and smokes a joint once. One character can be seen smoking marijuana throughout the film. Other characters smoke and/or drink casually throughout the film, including teenagers.
Frightening & Intense Scenes
moderateThe several suicides and suicide attempts throughout may be difficult for some viewers. The film deals with strong universal themes including death and teenage sexuality. The aftermaths of a mass suicide pact is shown. Teenage boys discover the bodies of several teenage girls: one hanged herself, one stuck her head in an oven, one overdosed on sleeping pills, and one sits in a car in the garage. Deeply distressing to watch.