Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) Poster

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Sex & Nudity

Violence & Gore

  • After getting sworn in, Mr. Smith punches every journalist he comes across
  • During the filibuster, Taylor's thugs slap young boys, manhandle them, and even ram their car with a truck in order to stop them from spreading the truth

Profanity

  • A use each of "damn" and "jackass." "Damn" is drowned out by shouting, however.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • Several scenes of people smoking.
  • The Jean Arthur character and a male friend go out, and start getting drunk in a bar. There is some conversation in which they talk drunkenly.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • In one scene, hired thugs ram their truck into a small car filled with young boys. The extent of the crash appears potentially fatal and may leave some feeling extremely disturbed.
  • Mr. Smith collapses at the end of the filibuster, and for a moment it seems he might be seriously ill or worse.
  • During the filibuster several gunshots are suddenly heard and we learn that someone has attempted suicide.

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