Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that 1,000 Times Good Night is a serious drama starring Juliette Binoche as a war photographer whose husband wants her to choose between her family and her dangerous occupation. Loosely based on Norwegian director Erik Poppe's own experiences as a press photographer, the movie does highlight global violence -- female suicide bombers prepare for their mission and detonate themselves to cause collateral damage; an armed Sudanese henchman goes on a killing spree at a Kenyan refugee camp -- but none of the main characters die (although one is injured). There's a brief scene of marital lovemaking and some strong language between adults, but it's the mature themes and difficult subject matter that make this family drama best left for high-school-aged viewers and adults.

Sexual Content

Rebecca and her husband kiss and make love; they're shown kissing on the bed, with him shirtless on top of her.

Violence

Rebecca photographs a female suicide bomber's day before she sets off an explosion, killing herself and bystanders. The explosion seriously injures Rebecca, who feels complicit in the bombing because she drew attention to her. Rebecca is hospitalized but released. When Rebecca and her daughter Steph go to Kenya, the refugee camp they're visiting is overrun by armed men who open fire on the camp. Rebecca continues to photograph the female suicide bombers and, to her horror, realizes they've chosen a young girl to sacrifice for the cause.

Language

Occasional but not frequent language includes "s--t," "shut up," and hurtful things like "It would have been better if you'd died."

Social Behavior

Encourages people to consider jobs they're passionate about and that make a difference and educate others. Rebecca's story also makes it clear that if you're truly gifted at something, you shouldn't have to give it up -- and that the first world needs to know what's happening in third-world and war-torn countries.

Consumerism

Land Rover, Volkswagen, Canon cameras, Apple computer.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Adults drink at home, during meals.