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Dead Poets Society
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Parents Guide for
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Since the beliefs that parents want to instill in their children can vary greatly, we ask that, instead of adding your personal opinions about what is right or wrong in a film, you use this feature to help parents make informed viewing decisions by describing the facts of relevant scenes in the title for each one of the different categories: Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes.
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Sex & Nudity

Teenage boys look at a Playboy magazine centerfold of a nude woman. Her breasts are seen briefly.

There are several instances of innuendo and direct mentions of sex.

One party scene of teen couples making out.

Violence & Gore

At one point, a character is punched in the face, causing his nose to bleed.

A character shoots himself in the head, but it is not shown.

A boy is paddled on his bottom by the headmaster of his school in punishment for "speaking out of turn". Sensitive children might find that upsetting to see.

Profanity

6 "sh--", 2 "G-damn", a few "damns".

There are teenagers smoking throughout the film

There are several scenes involving underage drinking

There is a scene where a main character commits suicide

Rated PG for: Adult Language, Adult Content.(HBO advisory)

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