A sheltered girl and a reckless rebel find forbidden love amidst motorcycle races and escalating passion.
Romantic and melancholy. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 27, 2026.
For a PG-13, this one goes further: moderate sex and nudity. Beyond that, some strong language and strong violence.
Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the sex and nudity.
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Babi, a sheltered upper-class girl, and Hache, a reckless rebel obsessed with illegal motorcycle races, fall into a forbidden love that pulls them deeper into passion and risk.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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