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Synopsis

Comedy/Mystery. Based on the novel by Darcey Bell. A helpful single-mom (Anna Kendrick) finds herself seeking answers after she befriends a glamourous mom (Blake Lively).

Content elements

• Frequent use of the sexual expletive and variations, some in a sexual context; frequent use of scatological slang, cursing, profanity, vulgar expressions, and sexual slurs
• Infrequent use of sexual language and references – little detail
• Infrequent portrayals of hand-to-hand, gun, and vehicular violence – some blood and detail
• Infrequent portrayals of sexual activity – no nudity, some detail
• Infrequent portrayals of female frontal and buttock nudity in a non-sexual context
• Infrequent portrayals of alcohol, marijuana, and illegal drug use, most in a recreational context

Thematic elements

• Appearances versus reality
• Uncovering the truth
• Manipulation and deceit

Classification rationale

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

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