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(14A) Sexual ContentSynopsis
Drama. Based on the novel by Tim Winton. After developing an interest in surfing, a teenage boy (Samson Coulter) and his friend (Ben Spence) forge an unlikely friendship with an older surfer (Simon Baker).
Content elements
- Frequent use of the sexual expletive in a non-sexual context; frequent use of scatological slang; infrequent use of profanity and vulgar expressions
- Infrequent use of sexual language - little detail
- Infrequent portrayals of sexual activity, most between a minor and an adult, some in a BDSM context - breast nudity, detail
- Infrequent portrayals of tobacco and marijuana use in a recreational context
Thematic elements
- Loss of innocence
- Overcoming fear
- Dedication to a sport
Classification rationale
Rated 14A for sexual content and coarse language
Classification date
August 10, 2018Was this page helpful?
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