Philadelphia (1993) Poster

(1993)

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Certification

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MPAA Rated PG-13 for some graphic language and thematic material
Certification

Sex & Nudity

  • There are many frank references to homosexuality, including pervasive derogatory terms for homosexuals.
  • Hand gestures are used to represent the act of homosexuality between men.
  • (buttocks are clearly visible and genitals are shown from a distance, so they are hard to see).

Violence & Gore

Profanity

  • 9 uses of homo "Gay", "Faggot", and 2 of "Jesus".
  • shit is used about 5 times
  • Lots of mild profanity ranging from "d**n" to "s**t". Crude and often derogatory terms for homosexuals are used throughout, including but not limited to "faggot", "fairy", and "queer." There are lots of frank discussions revolving around sex (hetero and homosexual) that aren't profane, but are very blunt and sometimes explicit. "..for Christ's sake.."

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • Some cigar smoking amongst men
  • Casual drinking, nothing else.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • There are some discussions about cruelty towards homosexuals.
  • The main character has AIDS.

Spoilers

The Parents Guide items below may give away important plot points.

Sex & Nudity

  • A man talks briefly about an anonymous one-night stand he had with another man, which is how he contracted AIDS.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • The main character who has aids is transferred to a hospital after passing out in a courtroom. He is shown dying in the hospital. This scene is very emotional.

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