Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)
Top Billed Cast
Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)
Certified Cringeworthy
100.0% Audience Cringe Score (4 votes)*
Sex Scene
YES
Nudity
NO
Sexual Violence
NO
We've determined Half of a Yellow Sun is NOT SAFE to watch with parents or kids.
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Plot Summary
An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Half of a Yellow Sun have nudity or sex scenes?
Yes, Half of a Yellow Sun contains sex scenes.
Can I watch Half of a Yellow Sun with my parents or kids?
No, Half of a Yellow Sun is not safe to watch with your parents or kids because it contains sex scenes.
Is Half of a Yellow Sun appropriate for kids?
No, Half of a Yellow Sun is not appropriate for kids because it contains sex scenes.
* 100.0% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of Half of a Yellow Sun as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.
Top Billed Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor
...as Odenigbo
Thandiwe Newton
...as Olanna
Anika Noni Rose
...as Kainene
Joseph Mawle
...as Richard
John Boyega
...as Ugwu
Genevieve Nnaji
...as Miss Adebayo
