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14A(14A) Coarse Language

Synopsis

Dir: Sam McGlynn. Comedy. In 1989, after receiving a trunk from his deceased father, a rebellious teenager (Paul Spence) and his sister (Star Slade) embark on a trip to Calgary to see a popular heavy metal band.

Content elements

  • Frequent use of the sexual expletive and variations, some in a sexual context; frequent use of scatological slang, profanity, cursing, vulgar expressions, and ethno-cultural slurs
  • Infrequent use of sexual language and references - some detail
  • Infrequent portrayals of weapons and hand-to-hand violence - little blood and detail
  • Frequent portrayals of, and references to alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and drug use

Thematic elements

  • Identity and discovery
  • Longing and belonging
  • Passion

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for coarse language

Classification date

August 16, 2024

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