The Life of David Gale

2003 R 2h 11m DVD

The Life of David Gale

2003 R 2h 11m DVD
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When Texas professor David Gale, an advocate for the elimination of the death penalty, is falsely accused and convicted of the rape and murder of another activist, he ends up on the state's notorious death row himself.
Cast
Kevin Spacey, Kate Winslet, Laura Linney, Gabriel Mann, Rhona Mitra, Leon Rippy, Matt Craven, Jim Beaver, Elizabeth Gast, Cleo King, Constance Jones, Brandy Little, Cindy Waite, Jesse De Luna, Vernon Grote
Director
Alan Parker
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Subtitles
Spanish (Neutral), French
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
age 17+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 17+

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age 17+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this movie includes very mature material. There are sexual references and explicit sexual situations, including rape charges. A student offers a teacher sex for a passing grade (he declines). There is also non-sexual nudity and footage that may show a murder. Characters use strong language and one abuses alcohol, ultimately becoming an alcoholic. The movie also features suicide in what could be seen as an approving manner.

Sexual Content

Explicit sex, sexual references, rape charges, non-sexual nudity.

Violence

Explicit snuff film-style footage. A suicide.

Language

Some very strong language.

Social Behavior

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Character abuses alcohol

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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