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Parental Guidance(Parental Guidance) Mature Subject Matter

Synopsis

Dir: Pedro Almodóvar. Drama. Based on the novel 'What Are You Going Through' by Sigrid Nunez. A woman (Julianne Moore) is asked to accompany her old friend (Tilda Swinton) on a trip to a country house.

Content elements

  • Infrequent use of the sexual expletive in a non-sexual context; infrequent use of scatological slang, cursing, profanity, and vulgar expressions
  • Infrequent use of sexual language and references - little detail
  • Frequent references to cancer, illness, death, dying, and suicide - some detail
  • Portrayal of a corpse - little detail
  • Infrequent portrayals of alcohol use in a recreational context; infrequent references to illegal substance use
  • Infrequent portrayals of crude bodily functions - some detail

Thematic elements

  • Dying with dignity
  • Preparing for end of life
  • Friendship

Classification rationale

Rated PG for coarse language and mature subject matter

Classification date

January 02, 2025

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