Oct 17,1999
nudity | In the very beginning of the movie, young Joe pokes a girl in class and the teacher responds by pulling his pants down and spanking him. His backside is momentarily visible during the punishment. |
violence | * The father is very abusive to the family throughout the film and hits Joe frequently. * There is reference to the mother getting beaten around as well. * A kid cuts his ankle pretty badly. * We see that a boy has been beaten up. * A man roughs up another man over money that hasn't shown up. |
profanity | Plenty, a lot used by the kids too. |
alcohol | The father is completely drunk most of the time and that is one of the factors causing his abusiveness. Other characters drink. The main character smokes frequently, along with other minors. |
frightening | Suspenseful scene during a burglary. The movie revolves around an abused and neglected boy. |