Content & Trigger Warnings for Parenthood (1989)
5 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Parenthood (1989) contains 5 content warnings : Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Terminal illness, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children.
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 2/5 | Referenced | Family drama deals with the grandmother's declining health and mortality concerns. |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 2/5 | Depicted | The family processes loss and emotional challenges throughout the film. |
| Terminal illness | 2/5 | Depicted | The elderly matriarch faces serious health issues that affect the entire family. |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 1/5 | Depicted | Brief scenes show adults drinking in social contexts. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 1/5 | Referenced | Brief references to challenging parenting situations and family stress. |
Mental Health & Emotional
2/5Referenced
Family drama deals with the grandmother's declining health and mortality concerns.
2/5Depicted
The family processes loss and emotional challenges throughout the film.
2/5Depicted
The elderly matriarch faces serious health issues that affect the entire family.
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
1/5Referenced
Brief references to challenging parenting situations and family stress.
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