A person of high intelligence struggles to make sense of the world as it relates to morality, relationships, sex and leaving her apartment.
Awkward, isolated and disapproving of most of the people around her, a precocious 19-year-old genius is challenged to put her convictions to the test by venturing out on to the NYC dating scene, in this adaptation of Caren Lissner’s best-selling 2003 novel.
There are also some verbal sexual references in scenes where the protagonist overhears a man discussing his sexual issues, and later raises this to her therapist.
In addition, there are some flashback scenes which depict the protagonist's dalliance with her professor.
profanity
The word "f***" is used, but used infrequently.
The film contains an utterance of the expletive "f***", as well as some use of other swear words such as the terms "bastard" and "assholes".
frightening
Based on the book of the same title, 'Carrie Pilby' revolves around a 19-year-old Harvard graduate who has no idea how to fit in, date, or talk to other people after college. She grudgingly visits her father's therapist friend who challenges her to accomplish several tasks that require social interaction, including getting a pet, making new friends, and spending New Year's Day with somebody.
Expected MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for some sexual content including brief sexuality and references, thematic elements and some language
