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Parental Guidance(Parental Guidance) Mature Subject Matter, Violence, Not Recommended For Young Children

Synopsis

Drama. Based on the documentary feature ‘Marwencol’. After suffering a vicious attack, a man (Steve Carell) uses his unique art to help him cope with the lasting trauma.

Content elements

  • Infrequent use of scatological slang, cursing, profanity, vulgar expressions, and sexual slurs
  • Frequent portrayals of hand-to-hand, weapons, and gun violence, most in a fantasy context - little blood and detail
  • Infrequent breast nudity in an artistic context
  • Frequent portrayals of tobacco use in a recreational context; infrequent portrayals of prescription drug abuse

Thematic elements

  • Living with trauma
  • Self-expression through art
  • Loss and identity

Classification rationale

Rated PG for mature subject matter, violence, and substance abuse

Classification date

December 05, 2018

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