Our take
Materialists is an R-rated romance from Past Lives director Celine Song about a matchmaker torn between two suitors. The rating cites language and brief sexual material. Reviews note 20+ f-word uses, implied sex, smoking, and a client describing a sexual assault on a date. Mature dating and class themes suit older teens and adults, not middle schoolers
Uplifting themes
Thoughtful look at love, class, and choosing a life partner Lucy shows empathy for clients even when cynical about romance
Story (may spoil tone)
A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
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 Heavy profanity including many f-word uses in New York dating scenes
Heavy profanity including many f-word uses in New York dating scenes
Sex / nudity Implied sex, passionate kissing, and partial nudity in adult relationsh…
Implied sex, passionate kissing, and partial nudity in adult relationships
Drugs / alcohol Main characters smoke; alcohol and recreational marijuana referenced
Main characters smoke; alcohol and recreational marijuana referenced
Frightening No frightening found in this title
No frightening found in this title
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence A date assault is described in dialogue; may upset survivors
A date assault is described in dialogue; may upset survivors
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
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 No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
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
- Lucy matches people for money and status. What matters most in choosing a partner?
- A client shares a frightening date experience. How can people stay safer dating?