
Teens
The Bridges of Madison County
Best from age 16 · PG-13 · 1995 · 135 min
TeensBest from age 16 · PG-13 · 1995 · 135 min · Drama · Romance
The Bridges of Madison County
In the 1960s, a lonely Iowa housewife meets a charismatic photographer, leading to a profound four-day affair that challenges her life and choices. The film explores love, longing, and the roads not taken.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
Mild2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
Moderate5/10
Scary moments
Mild1/10
Heads up
- Infidelity is a central theme
- Characters smoke and drink socially
Models well
- The complexity of adult relationships
- Following your heart vs. societal expectations
- The impact of choices
Talk about it after
- The meaning of commitment in a marriage
- Why Francesca made the choices she did
- The difference between love and duty
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Cast & crew
Meryl Streep On THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
An Old-Fashioned Love Story: Making The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
Theatrical Trailer
"Standing In The Rain"
Flower Prank
Phone
"Say This Once"
"Pendant"





