Search for a film

14A(14A) Coarse Language, Substance Abuse

Synopsis

Drama/Music. Based on a story by William A. Wellman and Robert Carson and a screenplay by John Gregory Dunne, Joan Didion, and Frank Pearson. At the peak of his popularity, a troubled rock star (Bradley Cooper) mentors a talented, unknown singer (Lady Gaga).

Content elements

  • Frequent use of the sexual expletive, some in a sexual context; frequent use of scatological slang, profanity, cursing, vulgar expressions, and sexual slurs
  • Infrequent portrayals of hand-to-hand violence - no blood, little detail
  • Portrayal of suicide - no blood, little detail
  • Infrequent portrayals of sexual activity - breast nudity, some detail
  • Infrequent breast and female frontal nudity in a non-sexual context
  • Frequent portrayals of alcohol and illegal drug use in an addiction context - some detail

Thematic elements

  • Perspectives on fame
  • Art and performance
  • Integrity and dedication

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for coarse language, nudity, and substance abuse in a dramatic context

Classification date

February 28, 2019

Was this page helpful?

All fields are required unless otherwise indicated.

Your submissions are monitored by our web team and are used to help improve the experience on Alberta.ca.