After Class

Woman slaps and punches her boyfriend during foreplay, he then pulls back her head by her hair. They are consenting and the scene is just about played for laughs. A discussion about killing someone is played out as humor. The death of a beloved grandparent is imminent throughout the movie, but their death is not actually depicted. Reference to a sexual assault.

Several discussions about a someone "jerking off" onto someone's "butt." A sexual assault survivor is triggered by these discussions. Several conversations about "f--king the nanny." Characters talk about rough sex and the need to be more intimate, less physical. Later the same characters have rough foreplay -- one is dressed in a towel, the other is fully clothed. Character is seen wearing a bra with no top. Later they come out of the shower wearing just a towel. Conversation about wanting to masturbate while watching their friend have sex with their partner. One kissing scene.

Bad language throughout including liberal use of "f--k," "f--king," "s--t," and "Jesus" as an exclamation. Also "oh my God," "idiot," "a--hole," "butt out," "goddamn," "sucks," "d--k," "shut up," and "hell." The phrase "jerk off on my butt" is used several times.

Character takes pills that they describe as "like Adderall, but not." Character smokes, possibly a joint but it's not clear. Adult siblings and their friends get stoned together --they bond and enjoy themselves. Character says they have cocaine and hands it to their sibling in a sachet. Occasional drinking of alcohol.

Parents need to know that After Class is a warm-hearted family drama that tackles provocative themes and has strong language throughout. Much of the adult themes come about as a result of part-time college professor Josh Cohn (Justin Long), who finds himself on the receiving end of complaints due to his blunt and honest teaching methods. These include intentionally controversial dialogue around diversity and inclusion, and questions over sexual behavior and the impact that can have on different people. Subsequent references to masturbation and "rough sex" act as a trigger for one of the characters who is a sexual assault survivor. There is liberal use of "f--k" and "s--t," and some drugs are present with one scene featuring characters getting stoned. A strong message throughout is the value of family and what it means to love and support one another in difficult times. The death of a grandparent is handled with sensitivity and just the right level of humor. The movie is also known by its original title Safe Spaces in some territories.

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