Whale, The (2022)

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Synopsis

Dir: Darren Aronofsky. Drama. Based on the play by Samuel D. Hunter. A reclusive college professor (Brendan Fraser) attempts to reconnect with his troubled teenage daughter (Sadie Sink).

Content elements

• Frequent use of the sexual expletive, some in sexual and aggressive contexts; frequent use of scatological slang, cursing, profanity, vulgar expressions, and sexual slurs
• Infrequent use of sexual language and references - little detail
• Infrequent portrayals of sexual content - no nudity, some detail
• Infrequent references to suicide and dying - some detail
• Infrequent portrayals of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use in a recreational context

Thematic elements

• Guilt and regret
• Father/daughter bonds
• Love and empathy

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for mature subject matter, coarse language, and substance use

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