The Bridges of Madison County
Teens

The Bridges of Madison County

Best from age 16 · PG-13 · 1995 · 135 min

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.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

5/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

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"