Content & Trigger Warnings for Manchester by the Sea (2016)
6 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Manchester by the Sea (2016) contains 6 content warnings : Death of a child, Death of a parent, Suicide (discussed or ideation), Alcohol abuse (depicted), Gun violence, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Death of a child (severity 5/5), Suicide (discussed or ideation) (severity 4/5), Alcohol abuse (depicted) (severity 4/5), Self-harm / suicide (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 5/5 | Referenced | The death of a child is the central event driving the entire story |
| Death of a parent | 3/5 | Referenced | Death of a brother/father figure discussed extensively |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 4/5 | Depicted | Character attempts suicide and suicidal ideation is a major theme |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Heavy alcohol abuse throughout as a coping mechanism |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gun violence | 2/5 | Referenced | Accidental shooting incident referenced |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Graphic suicide attempt shown on screen |
Mental Health & Emotional
4/5Depicted
Character attempts suicide and suicidal ideation is a major theme
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
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