A Lot or a Little?
What you will—and won't—find in this movie.
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Positive Messages
a little
People deserve opportunities no matter their station in life. Talent can't be forced if it's not there. Jealousy can be a destructive emotion. Forgiveness can bring resolution. Family is who you make it.
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Positive Role Models
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Elliott is hesitant but takes opportunities offered to him and steps up to life's challenges. Lilly and Suzanne have past trauma and abandonment issues to work through. Oliver is a selfish and irresponsible man.
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Diverse Representations
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The film is shot in Denmark and filmed in Danish. One of the main characters is played by an Iranian-born actor.
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Violence & Scariness
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Men get into fistfights. A man lost his parents to the sea when he was just a boy. There's mention of a person committing suicide by jumping off a hotel balcony. A person's house burns down.
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Sex, Romance & Nudity
some
A man and a woman kiss, take off each other's tops (only male chest shown), then wake up the next morning in bed together. There's more kissing in underwear. Another man hits on women at a bar, talks about "p--y" coming his way, and mentions a threesome. A married man and father cheated on his wife. A handsome musician attracts mobs of screaming female fans.
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Language
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In the English subtitles: "f--k," variations on "s--t," "ass," "damn," and "goddamn," as well as "hell," "moron," "p---y," "balls," "piss off," "shut up," "loser," "fool," "jerk," and "coward."
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Products & Purchases
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Car, musical instruments, and clothing brands. Main actor Christopher's music. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat.
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Drinking, Drugs & Smoking
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Adults drink, sometimes in excess. There's mention of getting "s--tfaced."
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Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that A Beautiful Life is a Danish romantic drama featuring characters dealing with grief, love, and fame. There's a lot of swearing, including "f--k," variations on "s--t," "ass," "damn," and "goddamn," as well as "hell," and more in the English subtitles. Sexual content is alluded to rather than shown, beyond kissing. One character talks about getting "p---y" and having "threesomes." The main characters are all dealing with grief over the loss of loved ones in the past, and how they died or committed suicide is discussed. A man's house burns down, and men get into fistfights. Adults drink, sometimes in excess. There's mention of getting "s--tfaced." The lead actor is a pop star in Denmark and this film could inspire viewers to seek out his music. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.
What's the Story?
In A BEAUTIFUL LIFE, Elliott (Christopher) works a day job as a fisherman while trying to save up money to restore his deceased parents' boat, where he lives, to its past seafaring glory. One evening, he accompanies friend Oliver (Sebastian Jessen) on guitar for a music gig. When Oliver chokes, Christopher belts out the rest of the tune. His beautiful voice captures the attention of music producers Suzanne (Christine Albeck Børge) and Patrick (Ardalan Esmaili). Suzanne offers Christopher a load of money to come make music with her, partly as a ploy to get her emotionally-estranged daughter, Lilly (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), to produce his music and stay home in Denmark. Elliott and Lilly fall in love, but when Elliott becomes famous seemingly overnight, Oliver comes back into his life looking to capitalize on Elliott's newfound fame, and Elliott and Lilly have a falling out.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the musician who plays the main character in A Beautiful Life. Did you find his acting convincing? What other examples of films can you think of that have starred singers?
Have you watched other films or series from Denmark? Did you find any similarities to this one?
How does this compare to other romantic dramas you've seen? Why do you think this genre is so popular?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: June 1, 2023
- Cast: Christopher, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Christine Albeck Borge
- Director: Mehdi Avaz
- Inclusion Information: Female actors
- Studio: Netflix
- Genre: Drama
- Topics: Music and Sing-Along
- Run time: 69 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: June 1, 2023
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