| Overall: | B |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | A |
| Language: | C- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 20 Mar 2006 |
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Paradise Now is rated PG-13: for mature thematic material and brief strong language.
Studio: 2005 Warner Home Video
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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.
