Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this movie might have a child as the lead character, but it deals with mature themes. A single mom tells her son he had no father, that he was a miracle. A young boy's isolation and anxiety might distress sensitive audiences, while his social exclusion at school will resonate with those who have experienced the difficulties of fitting-in. A college student takes a young boy to a pool-hall where people are drinking and smoking, and later is seen semi-naked in bed with a young woman. There are scenes of social anxiety, including a television appearance and a party, and multiple references to the stress-induced ulcers suffered by a child. There are three accidents involving children, all of which result in adult/medical attention. A character smokes and drinks in private. Several scenes have name-calling and profanity.

Sexual Content

Very brief, non-explicit scene of undressed couple lounging in bed together.

Violence

Three non-explicit accidents knock kids unconscious and necessitate medical attention.

Language

Strong language and name-calling.

Social Behavior

Name calling and exclusion of character. Bright kids are excluded for being different.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Barroom drinking, mother smokes and drinks to relax,