Content & Trigger Warnings for The Taming of the Scoundrel (1980)
4 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Taming of the Scoundrel (1980) contains 4 content warnings : Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse.
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 2/5 | Depicted | The male protagonist manipulates and deceives the female lead as part of the romantic comedy plot. |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | 2/5 | Depicted | Dated romantic comedy includes pushy advances and boundary-crossing behavior presented as comedic. |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Heavy drinking scenes are shown as part of the protagonist's crude lifestyle. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 3/5 | Depicted | The film includes physical comedy that involves slapping and aggressive behavior between romantic partners, played for laughs. |
Other
The male protagonist manipulates and deceives the female lead as part of the romantic comedy plot.
Sexual Content
Dated romantic comedy includes pushy advances and boundary-crossing behavior presented as comedic.
Substance Use
Heavy drinking scenes are shown as part of the protagonist's crude lifestyle.
Violence & Physical Harm
The film includes physical comedy that involves slapping and aggressive behavior between romantic partners, played for laughs.





