Boys on the Side (1995) - Parents Guide Movie Rating

MPA: R BBFC: 15 Maturity Rating 16+

MPAA Reason: Rated R for strong language and some sexuality.

Sex & Nudity

moderate

A woman shows her breasts at her boyfriend, lasts 4 seconds. . A couple can be heard having sex in the distance, never shown. A woman and man go through a lengthy sex scene of grabbing each other, her dress goes up, they kiss against a door frame. They kiss passionately sitting on the floor near her bed. He removes his T-shirt and lifts her onto the bed. They continue kissing and he indicates he will be using protection. She then stops him, realizing he knows about her being HIV positive. Nudity includes man's bare chest. A woman and man are seen laying in bed, she exposes her breasts and for a second you see his butt-crack. It was implied that they had sex, earlier. Conversation about different ways to call genitalia.

Violence & Gore

mild

Scene with an abusive boyfriend fighting with girlfriend and her female friend. He often threatens to kill his girlfriend. (semi-comic intent) A woman hits a man over the head with a bat. His head is very bloody, though he is still awake. Scene is orchestrated to be somewhat comical. A man is seen lying dead in his apartment.

Profanity

severe

38 uses of "f**k" 6 uses of "c**t" 10 uses of "shit", 4 uses of "bitch", 3 uses of "damn" -- one with god before it.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

mild

A character is a drug dealer. Apartment is stocked with drugs and alcohol. A character mentions he's drunk. Social drinking in bars. Smoking. Bag of marijuana briefly seen.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

mild

Scene where a man abuses his girlfriend might bother some people. (intended to be comical) Scene where a woman hits a man on his head and blood is shown may be scary. (intended to be comical) Scene with a dead body may frighten. (briefly shown, not gory or gruesome)