Little Man Tate (PG, 1991)
common sense media says
Moving story of a smart boy and protective mom.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie might have a child as the lead character, but it deals with mature themes. A single mom tells her son he had no father, that he was a miracle. A young boy's isolation and anxiety might distress sensitive audiences, while his social exclusion at school will resonate with those who have experienced the difficulties of fitting-in. A college student takes a young boy to a pool-hall where people are drinking and smoking, and later is seen semi-naked in bed with a young woman. There are scenes of social anxiety, including a television appearance and a party, and multiple references to the stress-induced ulcers suffered by a child. There are three accidents involving children, all of which result in adult/medical attention. A character smokes and drinks in private. Several scenes have name-calling and profanity.
Violence:
Three non-explicit accidents knock kids unconscious and necessitate medical attention.
Sex:
Very brief, non-explicit scene of undressed couple lounging in bed together.
Language:
Strong language and name-calling.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Barroom drinking, mother smokes and drinks to relax,
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HaloFreak123
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An Instant Classic
This is a beautiful movie. The only inappropriate content is the language which is extremly strong for a PG rating and the mother smokes and drinks. Other than that, this movie is fantastic.
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