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Pedro Almodóvar's English-language drama follows reunited friends facing terminal cancer and planned euthanasia. The M rating covers language and nudity. Hospital scenes, a dignified-death debate and grief carry the film rather than sensationalism. Best for mature older teens and adults. Discuss end-of-life themes before watching together.
Uplifting themes
Friendship, dignity and honest companionship at life's end come through strongly Martha and Ingrid model frank support as they face impossible choices
Story (may spoil tone)
Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
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Violence No violence found in this title
No violence found in this title
Language R-rated language lands in emotional confrontations. The certification c…
R-rated language lands in emotional confrontations. The certification cites language throughout
Sex / nudity Brief nudity appears in adult emotional scenes, matching the certificat…
Brief nudity appears in adult emotional scenes, matching the certification guidance
Drugs / alcohol Medication and end-of-life care sit in the story. Social drinking may a…
Medication and end-of-life care sit in the story. Social drinking may appear in quieter scenes
Frightening Terminal illness and death planning create sustained emotional dread. T…
Terminal illness and death planning create sustained emotional dread. The fear is quiet and intimate rather than jump-scare horror
Self-harm / suicide Planned euthanasia sits at the center of the story, along with a dignif…
Planned euthanasia sits at the center of the story, along with a dignified-death debate. The film treats the choice as moral and emotional, without sensational staging
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
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 Cancer trauma, fear and acceptance dominate this friendship story. Emot…
Cancer trauma, fear and acceptance dominate this friendship story. Emotional strain stays raw throughout
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Preparing for death and saying goodbye drive every beat of the film. Mo…
Preparing for death and saying goodbye drive every beat of the film. Mourning is the story's center, not a subplot
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Martha chooses how to die on her terms. How do families talk about end-of-life wishes?
- Ingrid and Martha rebuild friendship late. Why is honesty harder with old friends?
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