The rating seems severe, since the sexual innuendo is so subtle and there is little else to offend, save the gents downing a few brandies. Still, the language may be too difficult for preteens. Lord Goring stops being frivolous long enough to extricate his friend from the mess. All quite delightful, don't you know. It's also a bit pretentious, but the travelogue through history and the lush music are enjoyable.
Some dialogue is subtitled.
Teens will recognize Samuel L. Jackson as an expert on antique instruments. The film includes the implied death of the violin-maker's wife and baby in childbirth. One scene features strong sexual innuendo and the sounds of lovemaking. Other elements include a character smoking opium, a moment of gun violence and the draining of blood from an arm.