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Parents need to know that A Complete Unknown is a biopic about iconic singer-songwriter Bob Dylan (Timothée Chalamet) that's specifically focused on the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, an event that changed his career trajectory.Expect strong language, including "f--k," "s--t," "a--hole," "goddamn," "damn," and exclamations of "Jesus" and "Christ," plus a middle-finger gesture.

Parents need to know that The Brutalist is a mature, epic, ambitious drama about the rise and fall of a Hungarian Jewish architect (Adrien Brody) that explores themes of art and trauma in a fascinating way.Violence includes disturbing scenes—including rape and the suggestion of rape, a woman's walker being kicked out from underneath her before she's dragged away, and more.

Parents need to know that Heretic is a smart, taut horror movie about two young women (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who find themselves trapped in the home of a brilliant, evil man who's bent on testing their Mormon faith in terrible ways.Violent and upsetting scenes include throat-slicing, stabbing, someone getting hit by a board with …

Mature, violent cyber-dystopian action game for adults only. Read Common Sense Media's Cyberpunk 2077 review, age rating, and parents guide.

Parents need to know that That Christmas is a festive animated film written by Richard Curtis (Love Actually) that highlights the importance of family and community, emphasizing relationships over material goods.It also addresses the challenges of the holidays, exploring themes of loneliness and reflection. The central character is young Danny (voiced by Jack Wisniewski), who is independent ...

Parents need to know that Red One is a Christmas-themed action comedy starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans as unlikely allies who must work together to save a kidnapped Santa. Setting itself a bit apart from standard mainstream holiday fare in an attempt to appeal to older tweens and teens, the movie leans into the action, with lots of chase and fight sequences, weapon use, and scary ...

Parents need to know that Gregory Maguire's Wicked is a reimagining of the Wizard of Oz story from the perspective of the Wicked Witch and covers her formative years at Shiz University. First published in 1995 as Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, the book was later adapted into the hit Broadway musical Wicked, which also inspired the 2024 movie of …

Parents need to know that IF is a live-action/animated fantasy starring Ryan Reynolds that explores the idea of what happens to our forgotten imaginary friends (IFs). That might sound a little sad, and it is: After losing their connection to children as they grow, the IFs end up living in a retirement home, listless and abandoned.

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