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14A(14A)

Synopsis

Dir. Jonathan Lynn. Comedy. An inexperienced lawyer (Joe Pesci) is called in to help his cousin (Ralph Macchio), after he is falsely accused of murder.

Content elements

  • Frequent use of the sexual expletive some in sexual or aggressive contexts; frequent use of scatological slang; infrequent use of cursing, profanity, and vulgar expressions
  • Infrequent use of sexual language and references - little detail
  • Infrequent portrayals of hand-to-hand violence - no blood or detail
  • Portrayal of a corpse - little blood, no detail
  • Infrequent portrayals of alcohol and tobacco use in a recreational context

Thematic elements

  • The legal system
  • Mistaken identity
  • Trial law

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for coarse language

Classification date

March 15, 2020

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