| Overall: | B |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C |
| Sexual Content: | B |
| Language: | D |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C |
| Run Time: | 96 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 18 Sep 2007 |
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Why Is The Flying Scotsman Rated PG-13?
Violence: A child is chased and thrown to the ground by schoolyard bullies who again taunt him as an adult. Characters steal used bike parts. A man attempts suicide. Another suicide is discussed.
Sexual Content: A man undresses down to his underwear in a non-sexual situation. An unmarried couple lives together. A couple kisses.
Language: The script includes numerous profanities including multiple strong sexual expletives. Some brief name-calling is also used.
Alcohol / Drug Use: Frequent alcohol use is depicted including a character who drinks while depressed.
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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.
