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Read Common Sense Media&#039,s A Single Man review, age rating, and parents guide. A Single Man. Mature drama about loss is visually striking but hollow.

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Parents Need to Know. Parents need to know that the subject matter of this 1960s-set indie drama -- which centers on a man who's deeply mourning the loss of his longtime boyfriend and is desperate to find a reason to go on -- may be too heavy/morbid for younger teens (and even some older ones). The idea of suicide is explored, and the main… Why Age 17+? Lots of instances in which men are shown nude (though not from the front), froli. Some labels shown, including Bayer, Coca-Cola, Hershey's. Some period-accurate smoking. Characters are also shown drinking, some to inebri. A few instances of swearing (s--t"). A man buys bullets for a gun. He practices different ways he could shoot himself. Any Positive Content? The movie deals with the impact of the loss of a loved one, it's a hard topic, b. George is a once-lively man who has lost his will to live following the death of. Parents Need to Know. Parents need to know that the subject matter of this 1960s-set indie drama -- which centers on a man who's deeply mourning the loss of his longtime boyfriend and is desperate to find a reason to go on -- may be too heavy/morbid for younger teens (and even some older ones). The idea of suicide is explored, and the main character's world feels incredibly bleak at times, though he does manage to find moments of joy. Expect a fair amount of male nudity (though no frontal shots), plus some smoking, drinking, and swearing ("s--t"). To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails . Sex, Romance & Nudity. Lots of instances in which men are shown nude (though not from the front), frolicking in the ocean or floating underwater. Two men kiss. Discussion between a man and a woman about their previous coupling. Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Sex, Romance & Nudity in your kid's entertainment guide. Products & Purchases. Some labels shown, including Bayer, Coca-Cola, Hershey's. Drinking, Drugs & Smoking. Some period-accurate smoking. Characters are also shown drinking, some to inebriation. Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Language. A few instances of swearing ("s--t"). Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Language in your kid's entertainment guide. Violence & Scariness. A man buys bullets for a gun. He practices different ways he could shoot himself. A man dies in a car accident, his body is shown on the ground, bloodied. Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Violence & Scariness in your kid's entertainment guide. Positive Messages. The movie deals with the impact of the loss of a loved one, it's a hard topic, but it's explored in an honest way. Friendship appears to be a lifeline, but only just. Positive Role Models. George is a once-lively man who has lost his will to live following the death of his longtime companion. But even in his darkest hours, he's compassionate and able to find moments of joy, if only fleetingly. Where to Watch. Videos and Photos. A Single Man. Parent and Kid Reviews. Parents Say (2) Kids Say (4) Based on 2 parent reviews. does not need to be rated r. Promising directorial debut. May contain some spoilers. Its not a great movie but I think its good and more than just nice to look at. Colin Firth gives a great performance which alone is worth seeing this film for. Although not all of Ford's visual techniques work he shows a lot of promise for a first time director, I'm interested to see what he does next. In terms of the the things that typically earn a film an R rating, sex, nudity, violence, there is nothing here that has not been featured in a PG-13 movie. There's nudity but not in a sexual context, there's only a little kissing and one somewhat disturbing shot of a dead body. I guess what earns the film its R rating is the theme of suicide and some drug references that parents with teens may be concerned about. I rate this films as iffy for 15 and above. What's the Story? George (Colin Firth), a British professor teaching in 1960s Los Angeles, is bereft. With his beloved longtime boyfriend, Jim (Matthew Goode), gone -- killed in a car accident -- it's increasingly difficult for George to find a reason to go on. Based on Christopher Isherwood's novel of the same name, A SINGLE MAN follows George from morning to night at his job, during run-ins with his neighbor (Ginnifer Goodwin), at dinner with his best friend (Julianne Moore), and through time spent with a student (Nicholas Hoult) -- a fateful day when he tries to arrive at the meaning of it all and decide what his future holds . if anything. Is It Any Good? It's no surprise that Tom Ford, the visionary behind the magnificently tailored Gucci line, has fashioned a stunning film. Every scene is elegantly framed, lit, and hued, every character is sophisticatedly turned out. In this way, A SINGLE MAN is a singular feat, easily one of the handsomest movies made in 2009. But though he displays a sure hand as director, Ford's approach to the material rests a bit too heavily on the visual and too gently on the emotional -- surprising, considering that the film is about a man deeply in mourning. Somehow it all comes off a bit clinically -- life here is too beautifully tragic. You wonders what kind of heft the story would have carried had it not been pintucked so carefully. That said, Firth is remarkable as a man in love but lost. His restrained-but-obvious grief rescues the movie somewhat from its too-pretty perch. Nobody does "damaged hysteria" better than Moore, but it's too reminiscent of her other roles ( Boogie Nights , for instance), which makes it less potent. It's clear that Ford has respect for his actors' gifts, but the ending isn't credible, and the storytelling is oddly removed and stripped of authentic melancholy. Talk to Your Kids About . Families can talk about how the movie portrays loss. What would it be like to be in George's shoes? Have you ever lost a loved one? Do George's feelings and reactions seem realistic? How do society's norms during the time the movie takes place affect George's sense of isolation? How have (or haven't) things changed since then? Movie Details. In theaters : December 11, 2009 On DVD or streaming : July 6, 2010 Cast : Colin Firth , Julianne Moore , Nicholas Hoult Director : Tom Ford Inclusion Information : Female actors Studio : Weinstein Co. Genre : Drama Run time : 99 minutes MPAA rating : R MPAA explanation : some disturbing images and nudity/sexual content Last updated : December 10, 2024. Did we miss something on diversity? Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update. Suggest an Update. Your privacy is important to us. We won't share this comment without your permission. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment.