When Did You Last See Your Father? (PG-13, 2008)
common sense media says
Mature, deeply affecting father-son drama.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a very grown up movie depicting extremely complex father-son dynamics, exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly of their relationship. That means infidelity and, at times, emotional cruelty. Some scenes depict the son as a teen, complete with raging hormones. Though there aren't any explicit nude scenes, his growing fascination with the opposite sex is explored (there's a masturbation scene). He also drowns his sorrows in hard liquor at one point, and there's some swearing. If your son is going through a rough patch with his father, see the movie ahead of time so you can unpack some of the complicated emotions the movie is guaranteed to raise.
Violence:
Raised voices in argument, but no physical fights.
Sex:
No explicit nude scenes, though couples in varying/implied states of undress are shown about to make love or making love (for example, a teenage couple is shown under the covers with bare shoulders). A teen boy is briefly shown masturbating under the covers. In front of his son, a father cozies up to a woman who isn't his wife. Some kissing and discussion of the "sex police."
Language:
Some salty language, but not on overload. "S--t" is uttered in the first few minutes, and in one scene with strong emotions, a character screams "f--king" several times. Other language includes "bloody," "hell," and "damnation."
Consumerism:
Book covers are clearly visible (one character reads a lot); some brief product mentions, but nothing obvious.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Visible consumption of alcohol -- mostly in social situations, though a teenager is shown drowning his discomfort in hard liquor that his own father buys for him.
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beattya
parent of 4 and 9 year old
parent of 4 and 9 year old
Makes you wonder
This was a great movie. The acting was superior and the story was thought provoking. It is a movie you know the final outcome, but you you are hooked on finding out more about the characters. It without question makes you think how important it is not to put off saying I love you to someone you love..Well worth watching!
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