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Full Frontal

(2002, Rated R, Drama, Starring David Duchovny, Julia Roberts, Blair Underwood)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Some vivid moments, but overall, just so-so.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 17–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Black character discusses prejudice in movies
  • Violence:

    Character dies Tense scenes
  • Sex:

    Very explicit sexual situations and references
  • Language:

    Extremely strong language
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking, smoking, and drug use
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Full Frontal

Parents need to know that as the title indicates, this movie includes explicit nudity, explicit and varied sexual references and situations, and very strong language. A character dies, apparently from auto-erotic asphyxiation. Characters drink and smoke and eat hash brownies. There are tense emotional scenes. Parents may want to see the film themselves before deciding whether it's appropriate for teen viewing.

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  1. I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 1.0
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    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
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    • Negative role models

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    it taught me not to prejudice. Dana watched that at age 13.

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