Too many uses of God's name, many uses of Jesus Christ, some mild cuss words. Scene where Reese Witherspoon is talking to a boy in a car about his physical reflex to sexual talk, then they're having sex in the car. Inappropriate for conservative families.

Thematic elements in this richly layered film are deep and most often overlooked. Yes, the book burning and the racial elements are there, are important and are relevant, but there are other themes present as well. This movie is in large part about change. How people handle change, how change affects society and the individual. (this could be a political film as well but I didn't see it that way change and how change affects people is relevant everyday!) It's perfect for anyone struggling to find their independence as the mother character deals with finding her independence. The role models are excellently acted and I don't have enough good things to say about this film. If your teen is immature it may be best viewed by the parent first.

This was a great political satire showing how people treat each other unfairly. If you like mild love, political, or old television you will think think it's pretty nifty.