Unlike the MPAA we do not assign
one
inscrutable rating based on age, but 3 objective ratings for SEX/NUDITY, VIOLENCE/GORE
and PROFANITY on a scale of 0 to 10, from lowest to highest,
depending on quantity and context.
A young boy discovers a Mafia secret which could get him
killed. He's also pursued by a U.S. Attorney (Tommy Lee Jones) while protected by an
attorney (Susan Sarandon).
SEX/NUDITY 0 - Just a couple of interested glances between Sarandon and
Jones.
VIOLENCE/GORE 4 - A man commits suicide by shooting himself in the head --
offscreen. A boy is thrown around roughly and ends up with a bloodied face. There are many
threats of death, and some scary scenes: A woman and a boy are threatened by a man with a
knife several times; a dead body is briefly shown with worms crawling from its head. A
raccoon is shot and its corpse is shown.
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PROFANITY 3 - A lot of mild profanities, and scatological references. [profanity glossary]
DISCUSSION TOPICS - The legal system, obstruction of justice, the Mafia, suicide,
poverty, alcohol abuse.
MESSAGE - Even though life isn't fair, you should still play by the rules.
Being strong sometimes means you have to ask for help.
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