Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a quirky romance with a mish-mash of themes that includes love, international relations, faith, war, marital infidelity, and fishing. Overall the movie has a genteel feel, and though there's some salty language (including "ass," "bastard, and one use of "f--k"), it's not excessive. Expect some kissing and a couple of love scenes that imply sex, though there's no graphic nudity. There's also some social drinking and smoking, and use of a gun by an attempted assassin.

Sexual Content

A woman takes off her pants and joins her boyfriend in bed (they're mostly shown cuddling). Earlier, they're seen kissing. Another couple is shown just finishing having sex (no nudity).

Violence

An assassin attempts to kill one of the characters with a gun; later, a dam is destroyed.

Language

"F--k" is shown typed on a computer, with asterisks in place of most of the letters; later, a mother says the word while speaking to her teenage son. Also occasional use of words including "bloody hell," "bastard," "ass," "damn," "oh my God, " "goddamn," and "bollocks."

Social Behavior

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen's messages are about the importance of peace, patience, tolerance, humility, and faith.

Consumerism

Mention of Target and the names of a few fishing magazines.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Some social drinking. One character smokes cigarettes.