Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 5m 55s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 70/100 (1m 32s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] A brief but intense sex scene with partial nudity.
- 🟡 60/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:30] A character is shown in bed with another character, implied sexual activity.
Drug Use: 🔴 80/100 (1m 40s)
- 🔴 90/100 [00:30:12 - 00:31:05] A character is shown injecting drugs.
- 🔴 70/100 [01:05:33 - 01:06:20] Characters are shown smoking and discussing drug use.
Violence: 🔴 90/100 (2m 35s)
- 🔴 85/100 [00:55:40 - 00:56:30] A violent confrontation with physical assault.
- 🔴 95/100 [01:20:15 - 01:22:00] Graphic depiction of a fatal accident and its aftermath.
Strong Language: 🔴 75/100 (8s)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:15:22 - 00:15:25] Use of the F-word in a heated argument.
- 🔴 70/100 [00:40:10 - 00:40:15] Multiple instances of strong language in a tense scene.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of '21 Grams'?
A: '21 Grams' is a drama film that intertwines the lives of three individuals—Paul Rivers (Sean Penn), a critically ill mathematician; Cristina Peck (Naomi Watts), a grieving mother; and Jack Jordan (Benicio Del Toro), a reformed ex-convict—after a tragic accident connects them in unexpected ways. The film explores themes of loss, redemption, and the randomness of fate.
A: '21 Grams' is a drama film that intertwines the lives of three individuals—Paul Rivers (Sean Penn), a critically ill mathematician; Cristina Peck (Naomi Watts), a grieving mother; and Jack Jordan (Benicio Del Toro), a reformed ex-convict—after a tragic accident connects them in unexpected ways. The film explores themes of loss, redemption, and the randomness of fate.
Q: Who directed '21 Grams'?
A: '21 Grams' was directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, known for his nonlinear storytelling and emotionally intense films. This was his second feature film following 'Amores Perros.'
A: '21 Grams' was directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, known for his nonlinear storytelling and emotionally intense films. This was his second feature film following 'Amores Perros.'
Q: What is the significance of the title '21 Grams'?
A: The title '21 Grams' refers to the widely debated but unproven theory that the human soul weighs 21 grams, based on early 20th-century experiments. The film metaphorically explores the weight of life, death, and the soul through its characters' interconnected stories.
A: The title '21 Grams' refers to the widely debated but unproven theory that the human soul weighs 21 grams, based on early 20th-century experiments. The film metaphorically explores the weight of life, death, and the soul through its characters' interconnected stories.
Q: How was the narrative structure of '21 Grams' unique?
A: '21 Grams' uses a nonlinear narrative, jumping back and forth in time to reveal the connections between the characters gradually. This fragmented storytelling style heightens the emotional impact and keeps the audience engaged in piecing together the events.
A: '21 Grams' uses a nonlinear narrative, jumping back and forth in time to reveal the connections between the characters gradually. This fragmented storytelling style heightens the emotional impact and keeps the audience engaged in piecing together the events.
Q: Did '21 Grams' receive any major awards or nominations?
A: Yes, '21 Grams' received critical acclaim and several award nominations. Benicio Del Toro and Naomi Watts were both nominated for Academy Awards (Best Supporting Actor and Best Actress, respectively). The film also earned nominations at the Golden Globes and BAFTAs.
A: Yes, '21 Grams' received critical acclaim and several award nominations. Benicio Del Toro and Naomi Watts were both nominated for Academy Awards (Best Supporting Actor and Best Actress, respectively). The film also earned nominations at the Golden Globes and BAFTAs.
