Belén (2025) is an Argentine drama directed by Dolores Fonzi and co-written with Laura Paredes. It stars Camila Plaate, Laura Paredes, Julieta Cardinali, Sergio Prina, and Dolores Fonzi, with appearances by Luis Machín and César Troncoso.
The film follows a young woman falsely accused of infanticide and the lawyer who fights to clear her name, inspired by a real case and the book Somos Belén by Ana Correa.
It is distributed by Amazon MGM Studios, releasing in select Argentine theaters on September 18, 2025, with Prime Video release the same day.
Belén Age Rating
Belén is rated R by the MPA for some language and brief graphic nudity. The film is a Spanish-language, fact-based legal drama that tackles sensitive issues around bodily autonomy and justice.
Violence & Peril
Level: Mild to moderate. Expect tense confrontations tied to arrest, detention, protests, and courtroom pressure. The trailer and synopsis suggest emotional intensity, but not graphic violence.
Language
Level: Occasional strong words in Spanish warrant the R. No reputable sources indicate slurs as a focus, but heated exchanges occur in legal and protest scenes.
Mature Themes
Topics include wrongful conviction, reproductive rights, medical and legal procedures, imprisonment, and civic protest. There is brief graphic nudity tied to the story’s context, not prolonged sexual content. Parents should expect distressing situations rather than gore.
Is Belén Suitable for Teens?
Ages 12 and under: No. Mature themes and brief graphic nudity are not appropriate.
Ages 13–15: With Guidance. Strong subject matter and R-level language need context and discussion.
Ages 16–17: Yes, with context. Older teens can handle the brief explicit moment and benefit from the real-world issues explored. Final recommendation: 15–16+, depending on maturity.
What Parents Can Do
Share the real case context. Explain the book Somos Belén and how the film adapts it.
Set expectations for intensity. Prepare teens for legal stress, detention scenes, and a brief explicit moment.
Debrief after viewing. Discuss rights, due process, and how protests and law intersect in the story.
Official Trailer
FAQs
1) What is Belén rated and why?
It’s rated R for some language and brief graphic nudity, per the MPA rating bulletin.
2) Is Belén appropriate for teens?
Mostly for older teens (16–17) with guidance due to mature themes and one brief explicit moment.
3) How intense or violent is it?
Intensity comes from detention, courtroom pressure, and protests; not from graphic violence.
4) What about language or slurs?
The R includes some language; sources do not highlight slurs as a focus.
5) Does it have sexual content or nudity?
There is brief graphic nudity; sexual content is not the film’s emphasis.
6) Where can I watch it?
In select Argentine theaters September 18, 2025, and on Prime Video the same day (territories may vary).