Office Romance

What’s it about?

A career-focussed CEO and the new attorney at her airline must hide their chemistry – then relationship – that is strictly against company policy.

The facts 

• Directed by Ol Parker (Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again)
• Starring Jennifer Lopez (Maid in Manhattan), Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), Betty Gilpin (Glow), Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who), and Bradley Whitford (The Handmaid’s Tale)
• Written by Brett Goldstein and Joe Kelly
• English language 
• Runtime: 115 minutes

Why did it get this rating? 

This film was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Offensive language

There is frequent use of offensive language by many of the characters, in both general conversation and moments of stress. The words include “f*ck”, “sh*t” and, in an extended “bit” about the word itself, “c*nt*.

Sex scenes and sexual references

There are frequent sexual references, including to masturbation and “f*cking”.

A character’s erection is shown in profile through his trousers.

Characters are shown having sex, though it is not graphic. For example, their bodies can be seen moving behind a fogged-up window. 

Content that may disturb

While a character is giving birth, there are brief but detailed close-ups of a vagina with the top of a baby’s head visible.

A jailed character briefly describes the fact she beheaded a man with a machete. She is portrayed as comically dangerous.

When content stays with you 

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?