PG-13

Cyrano de Bergerac

1990 • 137 min • Drama · Comedy · History · Romance

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Synopsis

Famed swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with his cousin Roxane. He has never expressed his love for her as he his large nose undermines his self-confidence. Then he finds a way to express his love to her, indirectly.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

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Famed swordsman and poet Cyrano is secretly in love with his cousin Roxane but believes his large nose makes him unworthy. He helps a handsome but inarticulate cadet woo her with eloquent love letters, leading to a complex triangle of unrequited love and sacrifice.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some sword fighting with injuries
Characters drink alcohol and smoke
Themes of unrequited love and deception

What it models well

Inner beauty matters most
The power of words
Loyalty and self-sacrifice

Talk about it after

What makes a person truly beautiful?
The impact of insecurity on relationships
The nature of true love vs. infatuation

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