You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

2010 R 1h 38m Blu-ray / DVD

You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

2010 R 1h 38m Blu-ray / DVD
  • Overview
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After her husband's midlife crisis drives him into the arms of a younger woman, Helena consults a psychic to learn what fate has in store for her and is told that she'll soon meet a tall, dark stranger who will become the love of her life.
Cast
Antonio Banderas, Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins, Gemma Jones, Freida Pinto, Naomi Watts, Pauline Collins, Ewen Bremner, Lucy Punch, Celia Imrie, Jim Piddock, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Alex MacQueen, Anna Friel
Director
Woody Allen
Format
Blu-ray DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.78:1
Subtitles
English, French
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Screen
Widescreen 1.78:1
Subtitles
French
CC
Yes
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master Audio, French: DTS-HD Master Audio
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. 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 16+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 16+
age 16+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this mature comedy revisits complex themes that director Woody Allen often explores in his movies, including marriage, infidelity, and career ennui. There's frank talk about marital dissatisfaction and plenty of grass-is-greener yearning. Most of it will likely go over the head of tweens and younger teens (not that they're likely to be interested), though older ones inclined to philosophizing may find it interesting. Expect some swearing (including "f--k") and drinking and images of women in their underwear.

Sexual Content

A man massages a married woman's leg and is later seen making out with her. Characters are glimpsed undressing down to their underwear through an open window. A woman parades around in front of her husband in a negligee. Couples kiss.

Violence

Some yelling and screaming among family members. A character breaks into an apartment.

Language

Words include "damn," "goddamn," "bloody," "ass," "hell," and (infrequently) f--k."

Social Behavior

The movie makes the point that life is filled with random swerves -- which we can either manage and embrace on our own, or we can turn to fortune-tellers, mentors, or other "gurus" for enlightenment (or at least company). Ultimately, we are the masters and mistresses of our own triumphs and disasters.

Consumerism

One shot of the label for Viagra and another of Corona. Some store shopping brands seen. A man wears Ralph Lauren-logoed sweaters.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

A woman often asks others for something to drink while she's visiting, usually sherry or whiskey. Later, her daughter calls her out on her fondness for liquor. A couple drinks beer while lounging on a picnic blanket at the park.

  • 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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