PG-13

Don Juan DeMarco

The story of the man who thought he was the greatest lover in the world... and the people who tried to cure him of it!

1994 • 97 min • Romance · Drama · Comedy

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Synopsis

John Arnold DeMarco is a man who believes he is Don Juan, the greatest lover in the world. Clad in a cape and mask, DeMarco undergoes psychiatric treatment with Dr. Jack Mickler to cure him of his apparent delusion. But the psychiatric sessions have an unexpected effect on the psychiatric staff and, most profoundly, Dr Mickler, who rekindles the romance in his complacent marriage.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

818 reviews

68 Audience · 818 · 100%

A young man believing he is the legendary Don Juan is treated by a psychiatrist on the verge of retirement. His captivating tales of romance and adventure surprisingly reignite the spark in the doctor's own stagnant marriage. This charming drama explores the power of belief and the many forms love can take.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 5/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Discussions of past sexual encounters
Some suggestive dialogue
Smoking and social drinking

What it models well

The power of imagination and belief
Rediscovering passion in relationships
Empathy and understanding for others

Talk about it after

What does it mean to be "crazy" or "sane"?
How important is romance in a long-term relationship?
Is it better to live a delusion happily or face a mundane reality?

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