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(14A) Sexual Content, Mature Subject MatterSynopsis
Drama. Based in the novel by James Leo Herlihy. Shortly after arriving in New York City, a naïve man (Jon Voight) befriends a homeless con man (Dustin Hoffman).
Content elements
- Frequent use of cursing, profanity, and sexual slurs; infrequent use of scatological slang and vulgar expressions
- Infrequent portrayal of hand-to-hand violence -- no blood, little detail
- Portrayal of sexual assault – buttock nudity, little detail
- Frequent portrayals of sexual activity – breast and buttock nudity, some detail
- Infrequent buttock and breast nudity in a non-sexual context
- Frequent portrayals of alcohol and tobacco use; infrequent portrayals of cannabis and illegal substance use in a recreational context
Thematic elements
- Masculinity and sexuality
- Belonging and purpose
- Friendship and survival
Classification rationale
Rated 14A for sexual content, nudity, and some mature subject matter
Classification date
July 26, 2019Was this page helpful?
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