Blonde (2022)

Blonde parents guide

Nothing past what an NC-17 promises: strong sex and nudity, and strong violence.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Strong

Strong means explicit or repeated sex, extended nudity, or sexual assault shown on screen, attempted or completed, even partly off screen. Any one of these is enough.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

How gory is Blonde?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Blonde rated, and is it OK for kids?

Strong sex and nudity, strong violence, and some strong language. The NC-17 is earned, so not for kids.

What is Blonde about?

From her volatile childhood as Norma Jeane, through her rise to stardom and romantic entanglements, this reimagined fictional portrait of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe blurs the lines of fact and fiction to explore the widening split between her public and private selves.

Cast and crew

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