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14A(14A) Coarse Language, Substance Abuse

Synopsis

Drama. A struggling alcoholic (Ben Affleck) is given a second chance when he is hired as a high school basketball coach.

Content elements

  • Frequent use of the sexual expletive, some in a sexual context; frequent use of scatological slang, cursing, profanity, and vulgar expressions
  • Infrequent use of sexual language and references - little detail
  • Infrequent portrayals of hand-to-hand violence – little blood and detail
  • Frequent portrayals of alcohol use in an abuse context; infrequent portrayals of tobacco use in a recreational context

Thematic elements

  • Coping with loss
  • Finding purpose
  • Addiction

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for coarse language and substance abuse

Classification date

February 24, 2020

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