Movie
Call Me by Your Name
2017 • R
In the summer of 1983, a 17-year-old Elio spends his days in his family's villa in Italy. One day Oliver, a graduate student, arrives to assist Elio's father, a professor of Greco-Roman culture. Soon, Elio and Oliver discover a summer that will alter their lives forever.
Content advisory
LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships
Unrated — Yes. The film centers on a romantic and sexual relationship between two male characters, making LGBTQ+ representation central to the story. _Feels like: This is a prominent, story-defining element, not incidental representation._
Language
moderate — Language is present but not constant. There is some strong profanity, including at least a few uses of the f-word, along with other milder language in conversation. _Feels like: This is lighter than a profanity-heavy R-rated movie but stronger than a typical PG-13 drama._
Mature Themes
moderate — The film deals with first love, age-gap romance, sexual awakening, heartbreak, and the emotional risks of desire. It also includes nuanced family conversations about identity, intimacy, and loss that may be more meaningful to older teens and adults. _Feels like: The maturity here is more emotional and relational than sensational._
Scary/Intense Content
none — There are no horror elements, jump scares, or frightening sequences. Any distress comes from romantic tension and emotional vulnerability rather than scary imagery. _Feels like: Far milder than the R rating might suggest in this area._
Sexual Content & Nudity
heavy — Sexual content is the main reason for the rating. The film includes extended sensual scenes, nudity, same-sex intimacy, and implied sexual activity, though it is generally more artful than explicit in mainstream terms. _Feels like: This clearly earns its R rating, though it is not NC-17-level explicit._
Substance Use
moderate — Adults and teens drink wine and other alcohol regularly in the relaxed family/social setting, and smoking is also seen. The use reflects the setting and period rather than being a cautionary plot point. _Feels like: Comparable to many adult art-house dramas, with visible but not extreme substance use._
Violence & Gore
none — There is essentially no violence in the film. No fights, assaults, weapons, or graphic injuries are part of the story. _Feels like: Much milder than many R-rated dramas in this category._