Mile End Kicks (2026)
Story overview
Mile End Kicks is a 2026 romantic comedy set in Montreal's indie music scene. The story follows Grace Pine, a 22-year-old music critic who moves to the city to write a book about Alanis Morissette's iconic album 'Jagged Little Pill.' Her professional plans become complicated when she develops romantic feelings for two members of an indie band she's covering for her work. As she navigates these relationships, Grace decides to take on the role of the band's publicist, blending her personal and professional lives in ways she never anticipated. The film explores themes of young adulthood, artistic passion, romantic entanglements, and finding one's path through music and relationships.
Parent Guide
This R-rated romantic comedy contains mature themes about adult relationships, career choices, and young adulthood. While the tone is generally light and comedic, the content includes sexual situations, strong language, and adult relationship dynamics that make it most appropriate for older teens and adults.
Content breakdown
No physical violence or perilous situations. The film focuses entirely on interpersonal relationships and career challenges.
No scary or disturbing content. The film maintains a comedic and romantic tone throughout.
Contains occasional strong language including profanity typical of R-rated films. Language includes some sexual references and adult conversations about relationships.
Contains romantic situations and implied sexual content between adult characters. While not explicit, there are scenes of intimacy, kissing, and discussions about sexual relationships. Characters are shown in romantic contexts that suggest sexual relationships.
Social drinking in bars and parties typical of young adult settings. Characters are shown drinking alcohol in social situations, but substance use is not a central theme.
Moderate emotional intensity related to romantic relationships, career decisions, and personal growth. Characters experience typical young adult anxieties about love, work, and finding their place in the world.
Parent tips
This R-rated film contains mature content including sexual situations, strong language, and adult themes about relationships and career choices. It's best suited for older teens and adults. Parents should be aware that the plot involves a love triangle and romantic relationships between adults, with scenes that may include implied intimacy and discussions about sexuality. The film also portrays characters in social drinking situations typical of young adult life. While the overall tone is comedic and romantic, the content requires parental discretion for younger viewers.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
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- What do you think about Grace's decision to become the band's publicist while dating band members?
- How do you think people should handle complicated feelings in relationships?
- What does it mean to be 'professional' in your work?
- How does the film portray the challenges of balancing career ambitions with personal relationships?
- What ethical issues arise from Grace's romantic involvement with the band members she's covering professionally?
- How does the Montreal music scene setting influence the characters' decisions and relationships?
- What messages does the film send about love triangles and romantic honesty?
- How does Grace's journey reflect common experiences of young adults finding their path?
Where to watch
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