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The Cider House Rules
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Sex & Nudity

Sex & Nudity: 6/10

There are very light references to incest. And abortion is talked about throughout. (one of the characters is a doctor who performs abortions) A man and woman have sex in the woods, they thrust briefly and moan. A nude woman lays on a bed, she's laying face down and her bare buttocks are shown and her breasts are shown from the side. Also in another scene a man hops out of the shower and you see his bare buttocks.

Violence & Gore

Violence & Gore: 3/10

A minor scuffle between two men at the cider house occurs involving a knife. A man has been stabbed and he is very bloody. A man overdoses and on ether

Profanity

Profanity: 1/10

Mild language, but nothing at all graphic.

Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking: 4/10

There are various smoking scenes at the cider house. There are several scenes in which Dr Larch abuses the ether. There is also a scene of medical overdose by the ether.

Frightening/Intense Scenes: 4/10

Some scenes are emotionally intense.

Other Content: 5/10- This film should not be viewed by younger children, so these five points are being added on due to the incest and abortion themes.

0-5: Suitable for everyone (Care Bears). 5-10: Take some caution with young children. (The Incredibles). 10-20: Suitable for children 8 years and over (Gremlins). 20-25: Recommended for mature audiences (THIS). 25-30: Suitable for children over 13 (The Dark Knight). 30-40: Recommended for people 17 years and over (Saving Private Ryan). 40-50: Absolutely Adults Only (Cannibal Holocaust).

Total Explicit Content: 23/50

Recommended For Mature Audiences

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Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexuality, nudity, substance abuse and some violence.

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