Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 75/100
Total warning time: 12m 45s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 80/100 (5m 20s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:45] Hedwig performs in revealing outfits with sexual undertones.
- 🔴 90/100 [00:45:20 - 00:47:10] Discussion and depiction of Hedwig's botched sex-change operation.
- 🔴 85/100 [01:10:15 - 01:12:30] Simulated sexual acts during a performance.
Drug Use: 🟡 60/100 (3m 35s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:20] Characters are seen smoking cigarettes.
- 🟡 50/100 [00:55:10 - 00:56:40] Characters drink alcohol in a bar setting.
- 🔴 70/100 [01:20:30 - 01:22:00] Implied drug use during a chaotic scene.
Violence: 🟡 40/100 (2m 55s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:25:10 - 00:26:30] Verbal altercation between characters.
- 🟡 50/100 [01:05:45 - 01:07:20] Physical altercation with pushing and shoving.
Strong Language: 🔴 70/100 (55s)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:10:20 - 00:10:25] Use of the word 'f***'.
- 🔴 70/100 [00:35:50 - 00:36:10] Multiple instances of strong language in dialogue.
- 🔴 90/100 [01:15:30 - 01:16:00] Explicit language during a heated argument.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of Hedwig and the Angry Inch?
A: Hedwig and the Angry Inch follows the story of Hedwig, a genderqueer East German rock singer, who undergoes a botched sex-change operation and forms a band called 'The Angry Inch.' The film explores Hedwig's journey of self-discovery, love, and artistic expression as she tours the U.S. and confronts her past.
A: Hedwig and the Angry Inch follows the story of Hedwig, a genderqueer East German rock singer, who undergoes a botched sex-change operation and forms a band called 'The Angry Inch.' The film explores Hedwig's journey of self-discovery, love, and artistic expression as she tours the U.S. and confronts her past.
Q: Who plays the lead role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch?
A: John Cameron Mitchell stars as Hedwig in the film. Mitchell also co-wrote the screenplay and directed the movie, which is based on the off-Broadway musical he created with Stephen Trask.
A: John Cameron Mitchell stars as Hedwig in the film. Mitchell also co-wrote the screenplay and directed the movie, which is based on the off-Broadway musical he created with Stephen Trask.
Q: Is Hedwig and the Angry Inch a musical?
A: Yes, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a rock musical. The film features songs written by Stephen Trask, including iconic tracks like 'Wig in a Box' and 'The Origin of Love,' which are performed by the characters throughout the movie.
A: Yes, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a rock musical. The film features songs written by Stephen Trask, including iconic tracks like 'Wig in a Box' and 'The Origin of Love,' which are performed by the characters throughout the movie.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'?
A: The title refers to the protagonist Hedwig and her band, 'The Angry Inch,' as well as the botched sex-change operation that left her with an 'angry inch' of flesh. The name symbolizes Hedwig's struggles with identity, love, and acceptance.
A: The title refers to the protagonist Hedwig and her band, 'The Angry Inch,' as well as the botched sex-change operation that left her with an 'angry inch' of flesh. The name symbolizes Hedwig's struggles with identity, love, and acceptance.
Q: How was Hedwig and the Angry Inch received by critics?
A: Hedwig and the Angry Inch received widespread critical acclaim for its bold storytelling, music, and John Cameron Mitchell's performance. It won awards at Sundance and other film festivals, and has since gained a cult following for its unique blend of rock music and poignant narrative.
A: Hedwig and the Angry Inch received widespread critical acclaim for its bold storytelling, music, and John Cameron Mitchell's performance. It won awards at Sundance and other film festivals, and has since gained a cult following for its unique blend of rock music and poignant narrative.
