| Overall: | B |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C+ |
| Sexual Content: | B- |
| Language: | A- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B- |
| Run Time: | 105 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 07 Sep 2001 |
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Why Is Dial M For Murder Rated Not Rated?
Violence: Characters struggle when one tries to strangle the other. A character is stabbed and dies. Some bloodless injuries are seen. A person is mistakenly accused of murder and sentenced to death. A character blackmails and threatens others. He carefully plots and then orders the death of another person. Characters lie.
Sexual Content: Discussions center around characters that are involved in a long-term extramarital affair. Brief scenes of kissing are seen.
Language: None noted.
Alcohol / Drug Use: Characters drink often at home and social events. Smoking is also depicted in these settings. A man drinks to deal with stress.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
