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Certification

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MPAA Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and brief strong language
Certification

Sex & Nudity

  • None. There are no sex or nudity shown in this movie. Sometimes Sheila Wears low-cut top that expose her cleavage. She chides a man for staring. Nothing sexual at all.
  • Sheila is shown in very low cut top in resturant , hospital and visit to Henry's house .

Violence & Gore

  • Per the trailer a man has a gun pointed at him

Profanity

  • The word "fuck" is featured, but used infrequently.
  • There are some use of swear words in the film, including an utterance of the expletive "f***". The children chide the mom for swearing.
  • There is also a scene where a woman points her middle finger at her children, with the camera dwelling on it in a focused shot. Henry tells her she's doing it wrong and fixes her finger positions. supposed to be humorous.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • Two characters get drunk once.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • A woman witnesses a girl get abused by her father (off screen - but the woman's terrified reaction is haunting). We never really find out what type of abuse it was or the details of what happened.

Spoilers

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Sex & Nudity

  • Despite there being no nudity, Sheila's is continually shown throughout the film.
  • During Sheila's hospital visit, she kisses Henry on the lips, in an innocent manner.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • A boy dies in his mothers arms - very traumatic for a PG movie.
  • A man commits suicide off screen, but we see the gun in his hand and hear the gunshot and it is told later that he killed himself.
  • A young boy experiences seizures and is later diagnosed with cancer.

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