The Last Letter from Your Lover

Parents need to know that The Last Letter from Your Lover is a moving romantic drama -- based on a 2008 novel -- with some sexual content, occasional strong language, smoking, and drinking. The action moves between modern day and the 1960s as Ellie (Felicity Jones), a journalist, and Rory (Nabhaan Rizwan), an archivist, find some letters belonging to two lovers from the 1960s, played by Shailene Woodley and Callum Turner. The movie is about both love and regret with characters left wondering "what if." It also examines our relationship with communication and very much celebrates the written word. The sexism portrayed in the 1960s scenes may spark conversation among families. In one scene, a husband is seen roughing up his wife, threatening her with more violence. In contrast, women are portrayed as having much more agency over their decisions, and their bodies in the present day -- as depicted by Ellie choosing to have several one-night stands. Sex is discussed on several occasions, but is only depicted once, when two characters engage in intercourse up against a wall. A car accident results in the death of a driver -- they are seen with blood on their face. Characters use "f--k" frequently, as well as "s--t." There is also a lot of smoking, particularly in the flashbacks where cigarettes are smoked in restaurants and offices. Drinking is frequent too, with one man evidently drunk, and another woman complaining of a bad hangover. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.