She Said Maybe is a 2025 German romantic comedy set between Germany and Türkiye. It is directed by Buket Alakuş and The Chau Ngo, from a screenplay by İpek Zübert.
The film stars Beritan Balcı, Sinan Güleç, and Serkan Çayoğlu. The story follows Mavi, a German-raised woman who discovers she is part of a super-rich Turkish dynasty, throwing her love life and family expectations into turmoil.
The film is an original Netflix title, releasing globally on September 19, 2025.
She Said Maybe Age Rating
Official Rating: She Said Maybe is rated TV-14 (Netflix). The label reflects teen-appropriate content with some mature material, including romance, suggestive moments, and social drinking. Note: Netflix maturity ratings can vary by region (e.g., some local catalogs display a lower guidance label).
Violence & Peril
Violence is minimal. Expect brief verbal confrontations tied to family pressure and status. No fights, weapons, or injuries are shown. Tension comes from dramatic arguments and emotional stakes suggested in marketing.
Language
Language appears mild to moderate based on trailer cuts. Occasional heated exchanges are possible. No evidence of slurs in promotional material.
Mature Themes
Themes include class and wealth, family duty, arranged expectations, and complicated romance. There are glamorous party scenes with alcohol. Kissing and some suggestive moments are implied, but no explicit sexual content is indicated in official materials. Setting spans Hamburg and Istanbul, highlighting cross-cultural identity and tradition.
Is She Said Maybe Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: With Guidance. The tone is light, but family conflict and romance may feel mature.
Ages 13–15: Yes. TV-14 content fits this group, with mild language and kissing; preview if sensitive to family pressure themes.
Ages 16–17: Yes. Most older teens should be fine; themes of wealth and duty can spark good discussion.
Bottom line: Recommended for 13+, with guidance for younger tweens.
What Parents Can Do
Prep for culture and context: Talk about Turkish family traditions, wealth gaps, and how expectations shape choices.
Discuss boundaries: Use Mavi’s dilemma to discuss independence, consent in relationships, and saying “no” to pressure.
Reality vs. glamor: Point out how luxury settings can mask stress, status anxiety, and class expectations.
Official Trailer
FAQs
1) What is the age rating for She Said Maybe (2025)?
Netflix lists it as TV-14 in the U.S., signaling content suitable for teens with some guidance. Regional labels may differ.
2) Is it appropriate for younger kids?
Mostly for 13+. Younger tweens may need guidance due to romantic tension and family conflicts suggested by the trailer.
3) How intense are the violence or scary scenes?
There’s no action or horror. Intensity comes from arguments and social pressure, not physical danger.
4) Does the film include strong language or slurs?
Marketing suggests mild-to-moderate language without slurs. Final content may vary; parents may wish to preview.
5) Is there sexual content or nudity?
Expect kissing and suggestive moments typical of rom-coms; no explicit sexual content indicated in official materials.
6) Where can I watch it, and when?
She Said Maybe streams on Netflix starting September 19, 2025.