Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Parental Guide: Brokeback Mountain
This R-rated drama contains strong sexual content, language, and violence, making it unsuitable for children. The film explores a complex romantic relationship between two men across several decades, involving mature themes about identity, infidelity, and family conflict. It's intended for mature audiences only.
Synopsis
In 1960s Wyoming, two men develop a strong emotional and sexual relationship that endures as a lifelong connection complicating their lives as they get married and start families of their own.
Cast
Heath Ledger
Ennis Del Mar
Jake Gyllenhaal
Jack Twist
Michelle Williams
Alma Beers
Anne Hathaway
Lureen Newsome
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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