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Maria: Full of Grace
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 17. -
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Common Sense says
Unflinching drama of the journey of a drug mule.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 17–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Maria: Full of Grace
Parents need to know that this movie is about an unfortunate chain of events that leads a 17-year old Colombian girl, Maria (Catalina Sandino Moreno), to smuggle drugs into the U.S. by swallowing them. The processes of preparing the drugs for swallowing, the actual swallowing, and the retrieval are shown in exhaustive detail. Though only one brief heavy kissing scene takes place, much of the plot revolves around Maria's pregnancy and the pressures it brings, which are discussed extensively. Language (English subtitles) is casual and conversational, but often heated and uncensored. While Maria is noble in many regards, her actions are dangerous, and they put her life in jeopardy.
Read our full review by David Gurney
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the fact that smaller movies are often grittier than big-budget pictures. Why do you think that is? How would this movie have been different if Jennifer Lopez had played the lead? Would it have been as effective?
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- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A good movie for ALL teens!
This movie was very graphic in the way that the drugs are placed and all about them. It is a sad movie displaying an old teen woman being left alone being pregnant, becoming a drug mule to keep money supporting her and her family, and keeping her baby safe. At the end, she makes her final decision to stay in America with her baby. I recommend this film extremely for teens.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
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| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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