Tell Me Softly (Original Spanish title: Dímelo Bajito) is a 2025 Spanish romantic drama. The film is directed by Denis Rovira with a screenplay by Jaime Vaca.
The cast includes Alicia Falcó, Fernando Lindez, Diego Vidales, Celia Freijeiro, Patricia Vico, and Andrés Velencoso. The story follows Kami Hamilton, who faces a returning love triangle when the Di Bianco brothers reappear and reopen old wounds.
The film is an adaptation of Mercedes Ron’s Tell Me novel and is part of Prime Video’s ongoing “House of Ron” collaboration. Tell Me Softly is slated to stream on Prime Video on December 12, 2025. For style reference on content breakdown and tone, see similar guides such as the Fall For Me parents’ guide.
Tell Me Softly Age Rating
Tell Me Softly is rated TV-MA (18+) because it adapts an emotionally intense young-adult romance that includes sexual content, strong emotional themes, and adult situations. The TV-MA classification signals mature sexual material, frequent strong language, and themes that require adult context. This paragraph explains why the rating applies and what parents should expect in general.
Violence & Peril
Physical violence is minimal. The story centers on emotional conflict, threats to trust, and tense confrontations rather than physical fights. Any peril is psychological — heated arguments, stalking-like behavior, or emotionally coercive moments may occur. Scenes that create anxiety are used to explore relationships, not to deliver action set pieces.
Language
Strong language appears occasionally in emotional scenes. Expect adult profanity and raw, charged dialogue during confrontations. Dialogue can be explicit when characters discuss sex, betrayal, or pain. Racial slurs or sustained targeted slurs are not expected based on the source material tone, but provocative insults may be used.
Mature Themes
The film addresses mature themes at length. Central topics include sexual relationships, romantic betrayal, trauma from past relationships, loyalty conflicts, and mental health struggles. Expect depictions of consensual but explicit intimacy, exploration of sexual identity and desire, and adult relationship dynamics. References to substance use, suggestive content, and partial nudity may appear as part of character-driven scenes.
Is Tell Me Softly Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: Not suitable. The film contains explicit sexual content and mature emotional situations that are inappropriate for preteens. The tone and themes are intended for adult viewers and may be confusing or upsetting to younger children.
Ages 13–15: With guidance. Younger teens may find the romantic drama emotionally intense and too sexual. If a parent allows viewing, they should pre-screen and be ready to discuss consent, boundaries, and emotional manipulation.
Ages 16–17: With strong guidance. Older teens may understand the emotional context and character motivations. Parents should still prepare to discuss explicit scenes, the consequences of risky choices, and healthy vs. unhealthy relationship behavior.
Final recommendation: Tell Me Softly is best for adults and older teens (16+) when parents actively discuss themes. The TV-MA rating means the film is targeted at mature viewers.
What Parents Can Do
- Watch the film first and decide whether explicit sexual scenes and intense emotional conflict are appropriate for your teen.
- Prepare short conversation points about consent, boundaries, and how romantic pressure can affect choices.
- Use the film as a chance to discuss how books and films dramatize relationships, and ask your teen how the characters’ choices would play out in real life.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the age rating for Tell Me Softly?
A: Tell Me Softly is rated TV-MA for explicit sexual content, strong language, and mature themes.
Q: Is Tell Me Softly appropriate for kids or younger teens?
A: No. The film contains explicit intimacy and mature emotional themes that are not suitable for children.
Q: Are there sexual or nude scenes in the film?
A: Yes. The adaptation of Mercedes Ron’s novel is expected to include explicit romantic scenes and intimate content.
Q: How strong is the language in Tell Me Softly?
A: Expect frequent adult language, especially in heated emotional scenes.
Q: Does the film include violence or scary scenes?
A: Physical violence is minimal. The film focuses on emotional tension, psychological pressure, and relationship conflict.
Q: Where and when will Tell Me Softly stream?
A: Tell Me Softly is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on December 12, 2025.
