Children of a Lesser God (1986) - Parents Guide Movie Rating

MPA: R BBFC: 15 Maturity Rating 16+

Sex & Nudity

mild

Sexual tensions between a man and a woman are felt throughout the film. A scene in which a man and a woman are in bed presumably after sex. (No nudity, or sexual acts) A woman is seen underwater, swimming in a pool, nude, from behind. A man joins the woman in the pool, fully clothed, we see him removing his clothing and the two embracing underwater from behind the woman. The side of her breast is partially visible. A man and a woman are seen getting off the floor, fully clothed (but disheveled) after impromptu sex. Sarah briefly describes to James how she regularly fornicated with male friends of her sister, in her adolescence.

Violence & Gore

none

Some displays of rude and violent behaviour are demonstrated by one of the characters. (Not bloody, graphic, or explicit)

Profanity

moderate

6 'f' words and other strong language Jesus Chr*st

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

mild

Several people smoke in this film. Occasional drinking.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

moderate

One of the characters is deaf. It's not scary or intense, but she does get upset and throws things around.