Content & Trigger Warnings for The King of Staten Island (2020)
4 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, The King of Staten Island (2020) contains 4 content warnings : Death of a parent, Suicide (discussed or ideation), Drug use (depicted), Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Death of a parent (severity 4/5), Drug use (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 4/5 | Depicted | Father's death is central to the protagonist's story |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 3/5 | Depicted | Protagonist's mental health struggles and suicidal behavior |
| Substance Use | |||
| Drug use (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Marijuana use and drug culture depicted extensively |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Self-destructive behavior depicted as character arc |
Mental Health & Emotional
3/5Depicted
Protagonist's mental health struggles and suicidal behavior
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
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