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Drama, Musical
The Rivals of Amziah King

‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ has some bluegrass-fueled, honey-sweet moments, but it comes with sharp-edged stings, too.

finding emily
Comedy, Romance
Finding Emily

A charming take on the romcom formula can’t save ‘Finding Emily’ from falling into a content trap that includes sexual …

practical magic
Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Practical Magic

Witchcraft and foul language are brewed together with sexuality and domestic violence. Families will want to stay away from the …

the fix
Drama, Thriller, War
The Fix

The film talks about sin and redemption, but it does so in violent, bloody and cuss-filled ways. Throw in some …

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Action/Adventure
Runner

‘Runner’ includes tearful and cheer-worthy moments—along with some strong language and thumping, stabbing, shooting and bone-breaking bloodiness.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Drawn Together

Prime Video’s ‘Drawn Together,’ won’t draw many families together with its abundant foul language, violence, nudity and a sex scene.

the passion of the christ
Biography/History, Christian, Drama
The Passion of the Christ

Horrifying and beautiful, 2004’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ portrays the final hours of Jesus’ life with unflinching, graphic violence.

mutiny
Drama
Mutiny

Jason Statham’s ‘Mutiny’ features violence, violence and, hey, a little more violence. Also, there’s a plot.

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Crime, Drama, Thriller
By Any Means

‘By Any Means,’ a crime-thriller period drama set in 1960s Mississippi, tells us that an eye for an eye will …

Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Her Private Hell

‘Her Private Hell’ loves sex, violence and crude language. It’s also too artsy for its good, forsaking good storytelling for …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

‘The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’ is an adult tale that only those familiar with the depths of Gundam lore will …

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Terminator 2: Judgment Day

‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ might feel like a sci-fi classic, but the film is as riddled with issues as Arnold …

Horror
Buddy

While ‘Buddy’ may seem friendly, predatory behaviors and excessive violence directed at children will have parents quickly turning off the …

the whisper man
Crime, Thriller
The Whisper Man

Despite its efforts, you shouldn’t go into ‘The Whisper Man’ expecting something like ‘Silence of the Lambs.’ In fact, there …

Action/Adventure, Drama
The Dog Stars

In ‘The Dog Stars” post-apocalyptic world, lessons are learned and people are butchered. But not necessarily in that order.