Rain Man (1988) - Parents Guide Movie Rating

MPA: R BBFC: 15 Maturity Rating 16+

BBFC Reason: strong language

Sex & Nudity

mild

Both of these scenes are back to back and there's nothing but one kiss to worry about after that Susanna kisses Raymond. A woman's bra is shown briefly in an unbuttoned shirt after she gets out of the bath. Two characters are having sex and moaning is heard. They are covered by the sheets for most of the scene. There is a brief shot of them face-to-face on top of each other each other. No nudity. A woman gets out of a bath and throws on a blouse that remains unbuttoned. Nudity involves brief glimpses of her breast while she is moving around the room with the unsecured blouse. Raymond hears Charlie (Tom Cruise) and Susanna (Valeria Golino) making out Charlie's girlfriend gets out of the bath nothing shown

Violence & Gore

mild

There are scenes meant to seem violent and intense when Raymond has panic attacks. Raymond screams when Charlie forces him to get on a plane. Raymond screams over hot water and hits his head a few times. Charlie shuts off the water. A smoke alarm goes off and Charlie goes crazy. Charlie switches it off. Charlie shouts at Raymond a few times. Charlie pats Raymond on the back and Raymond smacks his own head.

Profanity

moderate

Charlie is the only one who uses language and typically uses it when he's angry. A few F Words 12 uses of 'bitch.' 8 uses of 'ass' and 'shit.'

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

mild

"Are you taking any prescription medications"? is said by Raymond. Occasional smoking.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

mild

None. Raymond reveals to Charlie that he was his imaginary friend "Rain Man". Raymond freaks out when Charlie turns on the water to fill the tub. Raymond reveals to Charlie "Hot Water, Burn Baby". This means Raymond burnt Charlie as a baby in the hot water.