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Rain Man
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Story about autistic savant isn't for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Rain Man
Parents need to know that this movie contains some strong language and a few intense scenes in which Raymond, an autistic character, becomes distressed. There's a scene where sex is insinuated (moaning and movement under the sheets) and a brief glimpse of a breast. Prostitution is alluded to. This movie deals with mental health issues, though it requires little understanding of these issues on the part of the young viewer; characters possess the same ignorance and biases a child is likely to have.
Read our full review by Elliot Panek
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about issues surrounding mental health. Should we expect people who have trouble communicating with others to adjust, or accept mental health patients as they are? Are mental health patients sick, in need of a cure? Are the doctors at the mental hospital as compassionate and well meaning as Charlie?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
If Cruise didn't swear so much, this'd be PG-13
Very good movie and deserved Best Picture in '88. Dustin Hoffman's performance was incredibly well done as well.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
"I cried! I laughed!"
This movie is wonderfull!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
AWESOME MOVIE
luved it!!! really good movie except there was some language and some sexual material but overall it was excellent!!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A heartwarming, tear dropping film!
I watched this movie when I was doing research on autism. Right after I had finished watchin it I knew that I would always love this movie. the sex scene I didn't think was needed. They may were looking for a way to attract "another" genre in the movie. Some of the language I didn't think was needed. I guess the language wasn't too bad of an issue. They do say "f--k" a couple times. Overall I loved the movie and I recomend it to anyone that wants to see Hoffman at his BEST!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
AWESOME!!!!!!
Great movie. not an explicit sex scene. tom cruise says the f*** word every other minute. But still if your kid is over 13 he/she can see this movie. GREAT ACTING.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
YOU MUST SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!
This is a great movie with, in the end, a positive message about brothers and family. There is an excessive amount of commercialism. There is also a sex scene
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Absolutely fantastic!
This is one hell of a good movie, and very well acted. It's so good, you'll want to watch it through two times in a row (believe me). If you like this movie, I also highly, highly, highly, suggest "A Beautiful Mind", which is one of the best films ever created.
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