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14A(14A) Coarse Language, Substance Abuse

Synopsis

Drama. In 1990s Los Angeles, a troubled young teen (Sunny Suljic) meets a group of like-minded teenagers (Na-kel Smith, Olan Prenatt, Ryder McLaughlin, Gio Galicia) who share his love of skateboarding.

Content elements

  • Pervasive use of the sexual expletive and variations, some in a sexual context; frequent use of scatological slang, profanity, cursing, developmental and sexual slurs, and vulgar expressions
  • Infrequent, detailed use of sexual language and references
  • Infrequent portrayals of hand-to-hand violence, some in a self-harm context - some blood and detail
  • Frequent portrayals of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use in a recreational context, most involving minors

Thematic elements

  • Identity and belonging
  • Coming of age
  • Family bonds

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for pervasive coarse language, as well as some substance use and sexual content

Classification date

October 16, 2018

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