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Megalopolis

Movie 2024 138 min Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy Checked by Dan S · 3 Sep 2026
Official Rating M ClearAge 16+

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild
Sex and Nudity
Moderate
Frightening
Mild
Language
Strong

Our take

Megalopolis is a long, stylised fable about power, a utopian city, and a messy elite. You get f-word language, talk of sex, drugs, a murder case, and a statutory-rape accusation in the scandal pile. Nudity and sexual images are part of the swirl. Abstract more than gory. Older teens and adults

Story (may spoil tone)

In a futuristic New York known as New Rome, visionary architect Cesar Catilina dreams of building "Megalopolis," a utopian city that redefines society’s limits. Opposing him is the corrupt Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who clings to power and profit. Between them stands Julia, the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar forces her to choose between loyalty, ambition, and the fate of humanity.

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild
Sex and Nudity
Moderate
Frightening
Mild
Language
Strong

Details

Violence Mild Explosion talk, a murder case, and threats. Not an action movie, but cr…

Explosion talk, a murder case, and threats. Not an action movie, but crime hangs over it

Language Strong Regular f-word language in arguments and rants

Regular f-word language in arguments and rants

Sex / nudity Moderate Sex-appeal talk, photos of sexual acts, kissing, and a sex-and-drugs sl…

Sex-appeal talk, photos of sexual acts, kissing, and a sex-and-drugs slogan. Adult, somewhat theatrical

Drugs / alcohol Mild A first joint is discussed. Characters are drunk and stoned in one repo…

A first joint is discussed. Characters are drunk and stoned in one report

Frightening Mild Disaster and collapse talk. Mood piece more than horror

Disaster and collapse talk. Mood piece more than horror

Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title

No self-harm found in this title

Sexual violence Mild A statutory-rape accusation is listed among scandals. Named, not staged…

A statutory-rape accusation is listed among scandals. Named, not staged as an assault scene

Child peril / abuse Moderate We did not see child peril in this one

We did not see child peril in this one

Bullying / discrimination Mild We did not see bullying in this one

We did not see bullying in this one

Gore / death / weapons Mild We did not see gore in this one

We did not see gore in this one

Dangerous behaviour Mild We did not see dangerous behavior in this one

We did not see dangerous behavior in this one

Eating disorders / body image Mild We did not see eating in this one

We did not see eating in this one

Mental health Mild We did not see mental health in this one

We did not see mental health in this one

Gambling Mild We did not see gambling in this one

We did not see gambling in this one

Grief / bereavement Mild We did not see grief in this one

We did not see grief in this one

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

  • The film argues about what a city owes people. What future does it actually sell?
  • Sex and scandal are used as weapons. How should that sit with younger viewers?