Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot

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Synopsis

Biography/Drama. Based on the book by John Callahan. After an accident leaves him quadriplegic, an alcoholic (Joaquin Phoenix) comes to terms with his addictions and his past through drawing humourous cartoons.

Content elements

• Frequent use of the sexual expletive, some in an aggressive context; frequent use of scatological slang, cursing, profanity, and vulgar expressions; infrequent use of sexual slurs
• Infrequent use of sexual language and references - little detail
• Infrequent portrayals of sexual activity - breast and buttock nudity, some detail
• Infrequent portrayals of breast nudity in a non-sexual context
• Frequent portrayals of alcohol and tobacco use in recreational and abuse contexts

Thematic elements

• Addiction and recovery
• Coping with trauma
• Forgiveness

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for detailed substance abuse, sexual content, and coarse language

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