Our take
Young Hearts is a Belgian-Dutch coming-of-age drama about 14-year-old Elias falling for new neighbor Alexander. Reviews praise its gentle first-love story and note minimal violence. Expect teen kissing, identity discovery, and family friction rather than graphic content. Best for teens exploring identity and romance themes
Uplifting themes
Self-acceptance and honest friendship emerge through first love Elias learns to voice feelings despite social pressure
Story (may spoil tone)
14-year-old Elias increasingly feels like an outsider in his village. When he meets his new neighbour of the same age, Alexander, Elias is confronted with his burgeoning sexuality.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence No violence found in this title
No violence found in this title
Language Reviews note infrequent mild language in teen dialogue
Reviews note infrequent mild language in teen dialogue
Sex / nudity First-love kissing and identity discovery; no explicit nudity in reviews
First-love kissing and identity discovery; no explicit nudity in reviews
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Emotional family tension may feel heavy for sensitive preteens
Emotional family tension may feel heavy for sensitive preteens
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse Two 14-year-olds fall in love. The story stays gentle, with first-kiss…
Two 14-year-olds fall in love. The story stays gentle, with first-kiss tension
Bullying / discrimination Teen outsider status and rural social pressure shape the romance
Teen outsider status and rural social pressure shape the romance
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Identity anxiety and loneliness appear in this low-key teen drama
Identity anxiety and loneliness appear in this low-key teen drama
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Elias feels like an outsider before he meets Alexander. How do new friendships change self-image?
- First crushes can feel huge at fourteen. What helps teens talk openly with trusted adults?