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Certification
| MPAA | Rated PG-13 for theme (child abuse) and violence |
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Sex & Nudity
Violence & Gore
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- Bobby is physically abused by "The King" during some scenes.
- A dog is hurt badly due to it being physically abused by "The King".
- In a black-and-white film the brothers are watching on TV, a man beats another man on the head.
- Bruises are seen on a child's back and he is shown to be in constant fear.The abuse he is suffering is very upsetting to watch.
- A gang of boys threaten the two brothers in the woods, but are chased away by the dog.
- A boy points his finger at another boy, pretending that it is a gun. The other boy then coincidentally falls off his bike.
- Several scenes of arguing, and a couple of verbal threats.
Profanity
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- While singing, Mike and Bobby accidentally say the F-word.
- The father calls Bobby a "little son-of-a-bitch".
- Boys call each other mild rude names, not curse words, but just typical joking around.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
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- "The King" is seen drinking alcohol at times.
- Cigarettes are visible in a few scenes, but no street drugs.
Frightening & Intense Scenes
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- Mike and Bobby are approached by bullies of similar age. Sometimes fighting occurs and in once scene a kid is seen bleeding from it.
- Bobby flying off in an unstable Radio Flyer towards the end.
- The abuse the father inflicts is very disturbing. In one scene a cop offers to help the boys, but they are too afraid to seek help. In another scene a dog is beaten. Kids gang up on a boy and take turns kicking him. A boy is seen with bruises on his back from his father.
- The main character has a giant buffalo for an imaginary friend. Its appearance is rather bizarre.
