Education, An
(Parental Guidance) Mature Subject Matter
Synopsis:
Drama. Based on a memoir by Lynn Barber. When a teenage girl (Carey Mulligan) meets a compelling older man (Peter Sarsgaard), she begins to revisit her ideas about how to approach life.

Content Elements:
One use of cursing
One use of an ethno-cultural slur
Infrequent use of mild sexual language and references
Frequent portrayals of tobacco use


Thematic Elements:
Coming of age
The wisdom of experience
Choosing one’s path


Classification Rationale:
Rated PG for mild sexual content and mature thematic material.

Classification Date:
09/15/2009