Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that LUV is a gritty drama that follows a young boy who spends the day tagging along with his fresh-out-of-prison uncle, who's at risk of being pulled back into the underworld. The boy is exposed to several violent encounters with drug dealers and is repeatedly threatened at gunpoint, all of which can be very distressing to watch. Expect plenty of additional violence and rough language (including "f--k" and the "N" word), as well as some drinking and drug content/references.

Sexual Content

An adult tries to give his young nephew some tips on flirting with women.

Violence

A young boy is exposed to drug deals, violent beatings, and murder while tagging along with his adult uncle. They're threatened at gunpoint at one point, and he's forced to pick up a pistol during another deal gone awry; his uncle berates him afterward for freezing during the conflict.

Language

Frequent swearing, with "f--k" and "s--t" in almost every sentence. African Americans frequently refer to each other using the "N" word.

Social Behavior

Woody's uncle Vincent promises to teach him what it means to be a man, but the lessons in real life soon turn unpleasant. Woody learns that, for an ex-con, real life sometimes means encounters with violent drug dealers, old girlfriends who've moved on, and old friends who might not be as helpful as they claim.

Consumerism

The main characters spend the day running errands in a fancy Mercedes.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Adults drink beer during a meal, and they offer one to a young boy. Several scenes feature drug dealers arranging transactions.