First Reformed

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Synopsis

Drama/Thriller. After the suicide of an activist he's counselling, a reverend (Ethan Hawke) becomes more and more despondent over the current state of the environment.

Content elements

• Infrequent use of scatological slang and vulgar expressions
• Infrequent portrayals of weapons and gun violence in self-harm and suicide contexts - blood and some gory detail
• Infrequent portrayals of crude bodily functions in a dramatic context - some detail
• Frequent portrayals of alcohol use in an addiction context

Thematic elements

• Crisis of faith
• Despair versus hope
• Coping with loss

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for substance abuse, violence, and mature subject matter involving self-harm and suicide

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