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14A(14A) Coarse Language, Substance Abuse

Synopsis

Dir: Richard Linklater. Comedy. A group of high school students (Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Joey Lauren Adams, Milla Jovovich, Shawn Andrews, Rory Cochrane, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Sasha Jensen) celebrate their last day of school.

Content elements

  • Frequent use of the sexual expletive and variations, some in a sexual context; frequent use of scatological slang, cursing, profanity, vulgar expressions, and sexual slurs
  • Infrequent use of sexual language and references - little detail
  • Infrequent portrayals of hand-to-hand, weapons, and gun violence, some in a bullying context - no blood or detail
  • Infrequent portrayals of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use in a recreational context

Thematic elements

  • Navigating adolescence
  • Social pressure and belonging
  • Friendship

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for coarse language and substance use

Classification date

April 29, 2021

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