Content & Trigger Warnings for The War of the Roses (1989)
4 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, The War of the Roses (1989) contains 4 content warnings : Death of a parent, Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Infidelity, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse.
The most severe warnings are for Gaslighting / emotional manipulation (severity 4/5), Infidelity (severity 4/5), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 2/5 | Depicted | Both parents die in the climactic scene, leaving their children orphaned. |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 4/5 | Depicted | Both spouses engage in escalating psychological manipulation and sabotage. |
| Infidelity | 4/5 | Depicted | Infidelity is a key trigger for the marital breakdown and warfare. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 4/5 | Depicted | A married couple's escalating war against each other includes physical violence and destruction. |
Mental Health & Emotional
Both parents die in the climactic scene, leaving their children orphaned.
Other
Both spouses engage in escalating psychological manipulation and sabotage.
Violence & Physical Harm
A married couple's escalating war against each other includes physical violence and destruction.
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