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14A(14A) Coarse Language

Synopsis

Dir: Richard Linklater. Drama. Songwriter Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) goes to a bar to reflect on his life and career on the opening night of the musical 'Oklahoma!', by his former partner Rodgers (Andrew Scott), and his own new songwriting partner Hammerstein (Simon Delaney).

Content elements

  • Frequent use of the sexual expletive, some in a sexual context; infrequent use of cursing, profanity, scatological slang, vulgar expressions, sexual slurs, developmental slurs, and sexual language
  • Frequent portrayals of alcohol use and smoking in both a recreational context, and in the context of addiction

Thematic elements

  • Reflection and regret
  • The creative life
  • Using words as a shield

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for coarse language

Classification date

October 09, 2025

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