In one artfully shot and non-sexualized scene, Monika is shown nude from behind; her breasts are briefly visible from a distance.

Implied sex (not shown on camera) between a man and woman. Some kissing and fondling is depicted or implied on camera.

A woman is sexually harassed and pinched on the bottom in her workplace.

Teenage sexuality is a major theme of the film.

Early in the film, one male character punches another and knocks him down.

An inebriated father strikes his daughter.

A male character slaps a female character several times.

Very mild, as with most early Bergman films.

Almost all characters smoke cigarettes, as was common in 1953 Sweden.

Moderate drinking by a number of characters in the movie.