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The Magnificent Welles

(2003, Rated NR, Drama, Starring Marcus Wolland)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A fascinating look at Orson Welles.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Racial issues discussed.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Mild.
  • Language:

    Some strong language.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Magnificent Welles

Parents need to know that this movie has some coarse language and drinking.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what they learned about Orson Welles from this movie, and use it as a starting point to research Welles' work as writer, director, and actor. What's the story behind Citizen Kane? William Randolph Hearst was unsuccessful in his attempts to get the studio to destroy the film, but he did forbid his newspapers and radio stations from even mentioning the film. What are the dangers of a single person having this much control over print and other media, and can you think of any examples of this in today's world?

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