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(14A) Coarse Language, Sexual ContentSynopsis
Biography/Drama. Based on the play Julian Barry. by In the 1960s, controversial stand-up comedian Lenny Bruce (Dustin Hoffman) is charged with obscenity for his unique social commentary.
Content elements
- Frequent use of the sexual expletive, some in a sexual context; frequent use of scatological slang, profanity, cursing, vulgar expressions, and ethno-cultural slurs
- Frequent use of sexual language and innuendo – some detail
- Infrequent portrayals of sexual activity - breast nudity, some detail
- Infrequent breast and male frontal nudity in a non-sexual context
- Frequent portrayals of tobacco and alcohol use in a recreational context, and illegal drug use in an addiction context
Thematic elements
- Freedom of speech
- Hypocrisy & American life
- The artistic temperament
Classification rationale
Rated 14A for coarse language, sexual content, and drug use in a dramatic context
Classification date
August 24, 2017Was this page helpful?
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