The Follies (Spanish: Las locuras) is a 2025 Mexican anthology drama. Rodrigo García wrote and directed the film. The ensemble cast includes Cassandra Ciangherotti, Naian González Norvind, Adriana Barraza and Ilse Salas.
The central premise of The Follies is a series of portraits of various individuals who are grappling with profound internal and external pressures. The film explores what happens when people are pushed to their absolute limits and finally choose to rebel.
The Follies Age Rating
Netflix lists The Follies as TV-MA intended for mature audiences, rated for adult themes and content. The streamer’s page describes the film as provocative and intimate, which is why it carries the mature/TV-MA style classification on the platform. The film runs 121 minutes and is a Mexico-produced anthology drama. These details explain why Netflix positions it squarely for adults rather than younger viewers.
Violence & Peril
Physical violence is not the film’s main focus, but there are intense emotional breakdowns and heated confrontations. Scenes include verbal violence, panic or manic episodes, and at least one reference to domestic violence or threats. Some incidents are delivered very realistically and may be emotionally disturbing. The overall tone is tense and can feel claustrophobic during moments of personal crisis.
Language
Strong coarse language appears frequently during moments of high stress. Characters use explicit words during arguments and emotional outbursts. The dialogue aims for raw realism, so profanity is a routine part of the film’s tone. Expect repeated use of f-words and other strong expletives.
Mature Themes
The Follies examines mental health, self-censorship, and family pressure in frank, adult ways. The stories include implied or suggested sexual encounters, nudity, alcohol use, and references to self-harm or intense despair. Themes such as grief, identity fractures, and psychological breakdown recur across the anthology. These subjects are treated seriously and with emotional bluntness, not as material for young viewers.
Is The Follies Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: No. The film’s sexual content, nudity, and mature themes are inappropriate for preteens. Its emotional intensity and realistic depictions of psychological distress make it unsuitable.
Ages 13–16: With guidance. Older teens may understand the themes but could be disturbed by explicit language, nudity, and scenes of mental crisis. Parents should preview the film and be ready to discuss mental health and adult relationships.
Ages 17+: Likely yes for mature viewers. The film is intended for adult audiences, and most viewers 17+ will find it thought-provoking. Final recommendation: The Follies is best for adults and mature older teens only with informed parental guidance.
What Parents Can Do
- Watch first: Preview the film alone so you can judge tone, explicitness, and emotional impact before sharing it with a teen.
- Prepare a conversation: If a mature teen watches it, discuss mental health, consent, and how real-life distress differs from dramatized scenes.
- Offer support: Check in after viewing. Scenes about self-harm or severe breakdown can be triggering; validate feelings and provide resources if needed.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the official age rating for The Follies?
A: Netflix presents the film as a mature title for adults on its platform (TV-MA style classification).
Q: Is The Follies appropriate for kids or teens?
A: No for children; older teens should only watch with parental guidance because of explicit language, nudity, and heavy themes.
Q: Are there violent or scary scenes?
A: The film contains emotional violence, heated confrontations, and at least one reference to domestic violence. The intensity is emotional rather than action-based.
Q: How bad is the language? Are slurs used?
A: Strong profanity is frequent. There are repeated uses of coarse expletives; reports note occasional harsh or insulting language.
Q: Where and when can I watch The Follies?
A: The film had a limited theatrical run in Mexico in September 2025 and streams worldwide on Netflix from November 20, 2025.