I Killed My Mother (J’Ai Tue Ma Mere)
(14A) Coarse Language, Substance Abuse, Sexual Content
Synopsis:
French-language Drama. An older teen (Xavier Dolan) experiences frustration living with his divorced mother (Anne Dorval).

Content Elements:
Frequent use of the sexual expletive in non-sexual contexts; frequent use of scatological slang, profanity, and vulgar expressions
One portrayal of hand-to-hand violence in a bullying context
Infrequent sexually suggestive scenes
Infrequent portrayals of illegal drug use


Thematic Elements:
The paradoxical nature of love
The struggle for self-identity
Trust and deception


Classification Rationale:
Rated 14A for coarse language, substance abuse, and sexual content.

Classification Date:
02/25/2010