Y tu mamá también

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 9m 35s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 95/100 (5m 20s)
  • 🔴 90/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:45] Explicit sexual content involving the main characters.
  • 🔴 100/100 [00:45:20 - 00:47:10] Graphic nudity and sexual activity.
  • 🔴 95/100 [01:20:15 - 01:22:30] Prolonged sexual scene with explicit content.
Drug Use: 🔴 70/100 (2m 35s)
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:30:10 - 00:31:25] Characters smoking marijuana.
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:05:40 - 01:07:00] Characters consuming alcohol excessively.
Violence: 🟡 30/100 (1m 20s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:50:20 - 00:51:05] Brief verbal altercation between characters.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:35:10 - 01:35:45] Minor physical confrontation.
Strong Language: 🔴 80/100 (20s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:10:15 - 00:10:20] Use of strong profanity.
  • 🔴 85/100 [00:25:30 - 00:25:35] Frequent use of vulgar language.
  • 🔴 90/100 [01:15:50 - 01:16:00] Explicit and offensive language.
Y tu mamá también
Year: 2001
Certificate: A
Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Drama
IMDB: 7.6
Meta Score: 88
Votes: 115827
Gross: 13,622,333
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Stars: Maribel Verdú, Gael García Bernal, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Ana López Mercado
Overview: In Mexico, two teenage boys and an attractive older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life, friendship, sex, and each other.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'Y tu mamá también'?
A: 'Y tu mamá también' follows two teenage boys, Julio (Gael García Bernal) and Tenoch (Diego Luna), who embark on a road trip with an older woman, Luisa (Maribel Verdú), to a fictional beach called 'Heaven's Mouth.' The journey becomes a transformative experience as they explore friendship, sexuality, and personal growth.
Q: Who directed 'Y tu mamá también'?
A: The movie was directed by Alfonso Cuarón, who is also known for other acclaimed films like 'Gravity,' 'Children of Men,' and 'Roma.'
Q: What themes are explored in 'Y tu mamá también'?
A: The film explores themes of adolescence, sexuality, class differences, and mortality. It blends coming-of-age elements with social commentary, set against the backdrop of Mexico's political and cultural landscape.
Q: Is 'Y tu mamá también' based on a true story?
A: No, the movie is not based on a true story. However, it incorporates realistic elements and social observations that reflect aspects of Mexican society at the time.
Q: What awards did 'Y tu mamá también' win?
A: The film received widespread critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Venice Film Festival's Marcello Mastroianni Award for Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna, as well as nominations for Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTAs and Golden Globes.