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.
Portrayal of the friendship between two lonely boys, one of
whom has AIDS. With Joseph Mazzello, Brad Renfro and Annabella Sciorra.
SEX/NUDITY 0 - A scene in which two boys look at a magazine centerfold, but
nothing is shown.
VIOLENCE/GORE 3 - Two scenes in which a drunken parent repeatedly slaps her
child. Two scenes in which characters are chased, but they are not attacked. The only
blood in the film is in a scene in which the character with AIDS cuts his thumb on purpose
(to scare away the bad guys).
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PROFANITY 5 - A few F-words, as well as several scatological terms and
anatomical references. [profanity glossary]
MESSAGE - Friendship does make a difference. Don't be prejudiced.
(Note: The young characters in this film decide to test out "cures" for
AIDS by boiling and ingesting a variety of plants found in their backyard. They also
microwave candy. Children may be influenced to try such potentially dangerous recipes.)
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