Freeheld
In this fact-based drama, same-sex partners Laurel Hester and Stacie Andree face tragedy and discrimination when Laurel is diagnosed with terminal cancer, and her request to pass on her pension benefits to Stacie is denied.
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Movie Details
- Ratings
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PG-13Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
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14Common Sense rating OK for kids 14+
DVD details
Blu-ray details
Widescreen 1.78:1
SubtitlesEnglish, Spanish (Neutral)
Closed captionedYes
Language and soundEnglish: Dolby Digital 5.1
Other featuresColor; interactive menus; scene access.
Widescreen 1.78:1
SubtitlesEnglish, Spanish (Neutral)
Closed captionedNo
Language and soundEnglish: DTS-HD Master Audio
Other featuresColor; interactive menus; scene access.
Freeheld
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Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that Freeheld is based on the real-life relationship between New Jersey police detective Laurel Hester (Julianne Moore) and Stacie Andree (Ellen Page), a young auto mechanic 18 years her junior. It's an inspiring story about a hard-fought struggle for equality under the law, but it's also difficult to watch because it shows a woman with stage 4 cancer trying desperately to get her partner benefits after she dies -- themes that are too intense for younger viewers. The film doesn't shy away from showing what a cancer-stricken person looks and sounds like, and there are scenes that show gun shots and drug busts. You can also expect some swearing ("s--t," "a--hole") and the use of homophobic slurs on a few occasions. Sexual content is limited to a tender embrace/kiss between the main characters.
- Sexual Content
- A couple is shown in a loving embrace, kissing and touching each other.
- Violence
- The film shows cops at work: running after criminals, shooting their guns, being shot at, being dragged by cars, etc. In another scene, a tender moment is interrupted by harassment. Not violent, but sad/distressing are scenes showing a character dying of cancer.
- Language
- Relatively frequent swearing includes "bitch," "a--hole," "t-ts," "s--t," "f-g," and more. Middle-finger gesture.
- Social Behavior
- Everyone is entitled to equality. Also, persistence pays off, and love is a powerful thing.
- Consumerism
- Products/brands seen/mentioned include Dell, Sony, BMW, Ford, New Balance, and Entenmann's.
- Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol
- Social drinking. The movie starts off with a drug bust; paraphernalia is seen.
Legend
- Age appropriate
- Not an issue
- Depends on your kid and your family
- Not appropriate for kids of the age most likely to want to see it
This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.
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