Evan Rachel Wood and Michael Douglas do a great job in this film. It would be a great movie if they would have left out the (f) word. It only has it 1 or 2 times, but that is 1 or 2 times too many for me.
King of California
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Quirky dramedy mixes humor and mature themes.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 14–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About King of California
Parents need to know that this indie drama features mature themes about mental illness and parent-child relationships. The main character is a manic depressive who has just been released from a mental institution, and his 16-year-old daughter has quit school and works double shifts to support herself and her dad. There are a few curse words (including a couple of "f--k"s), a little smoking and drinking, one brief kiss, and a disturbing image of a suicide attempt.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Miranda supports her dad's quest. Should she have tried to stop him? Is theirs a typical parent-child relationship? What other movies and TV shows can you think of that have featured similar situations? Families can also discuss product placement. Costco and McDonald's are prominently featured in the film. Did that add to or detract from the story for you? Why?
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