None
43 of 59 found this to have none
Couples kiss passionately in a couple scenes. Nothing too explicit.
No sex or nudity, but it is implied that Norma and Joe have a physical relationship as well as an emotional one.
Mild
38 of 50 found this mild
A character is slapped hard on the cheek.
A woman attempts to commit suicide by wrist slitting (implied). We see bandages around her wrists a couple of scenes later.
The film opens with a scene of a dead body in the pool, no blood is seen although the narrator describes the scene.
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48 of 49 found this to have none
In one scene, a character says "Judas H. Priest" as an exclamation.
One use of darn, Judas H. Priest, and shut up. Two uses of queer and idiot. One use of idiotic.
None.
Mild
37 of 45 found this mild
Many of the characters smoke cigarettes throughout the film.
Minor amount of casual drinking. Joe attends a New Years Eve party where people are carousing and drinking.
Mild
31 of 54 found this mild
The whole movie has an extremely awkward and uncomfortable atmosphere.
Norma's behavior might be slightly creepy.
The ending of the film is dark and depressing.
Swanson's performance of Norma Desmond is creepy, particularly the final shot.