![]() In the age before cell phones, they try to fix the motor themselves and figure out how to make do in their predicament. On a side excursion to an abandoned farmhouse where one of the women used to live, a bus load of senior ladies breaks down. Nevertheless, it’s an important part of the character’s development and it is relevant to the story.įor more parent perspectives on the film’s content, Common Sense Media has some helpful reviews. Now, if I had directed the movie, I would have put more effort into covering the guy’s rear. Second, the nudity has to do with rich questions that the film prompts, including What is man? What is nature? How is man to interact with nature? What is man’s responsibility towards nature? Maybe it’s not the Sistene Chapel (which has much more explicit nudity than this movie does!) but I do believe this is an important film. One, it is utterly non-sexual in the context of thought-provoking art. Why would I recommend a movie with nudity? Well, two reasons. For most of the five minutes, there is typical blurred out/angled/strategic framing so you don’t really see anything, but you definitely see his rear. It’s an important part of the movie, and if you are looking closely you can see… just about everything. You see his backside for about a full second, maybe two.Īt 1:18:50, a man jumps into a pond naked, then runs around fully nude for about five minutes. Good for the family (at least older kids), though, fair warning: There are two instances of non-sexual nudity.Īt 32:45, a man is drying off from falling into a frozen pond and warming himself by a fire. Don’t make that mistake! This is a masterpiece. It has the Disney logo, and it’s about animals – usually two good reasons for adults to avoid. Never Cry Wolf is snowy drama from Caroll Ballard about a wolf researcher. Nominated for eight Academy Awards (and the transformation of Hurt in Merrick led to the Academy creating the make-up category the following year), this is an enduring classic and an insightful look at what it means to be human. This begs the question of whether he is being put on display yet again, in another kind of circus. Treves and others, Merrick warms to his newfound dignity and begins seeing visitors and even entertaining some of the premier lights of London society. Frederick Treves (Hopkins), a surgeon at London Hospital, discovers Merrick’s plight and advocates for him.Ĭontent: Traumatic scenes of the titular character being tormented by society for the way he appears. John Merrick (Hurt) lived much of his life as a carnival act due to the unique deformities of his face and body. Screen legends Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, and John Geilgud resonate in this real-life story of The Elephant Man, which is directed by auteur David Lynch. With no car and no drivers license, he hops on his riding lawn mower to make the journey of several hundred miles.Ī beautiful film that combines Americana, and picturesque and emotionally symbolic journey, a quirky story, and a wonderful performance from Farnsworth. Richard Farnsworth (famous in our house for playing Matthew in the classic Anne of Green Gables miniseries) is Alvin Straight, a reclusive, ornery retired farmer who learns that his brother has had a stroke and may not have long to live.Īlvin becomes determined to see his brother one last time and repair their relationship. Younger audiences will likely find it slow. The Straight Story is the second film from David Lynch on our list of good clean movies for adults (and the only two Lynch movies, aside from his PG-13 Dune from 1984, that aren’t “adult/mature” in the typical content rating sense).Ĭontent: Though rated G, there are a few mild obscenities in the film. Update: Jump to our new section of good wholesome movies with no cursing or swearing. See our privacy policy & disclosures for more information. We sometimes earn a commission when you click through the affiliate links on our website. Some are even family-friendly and will be appreciated by youngsters. These are mature, grown-up films for true movie aficionados that don’t have any (or at least very, very little) obscene content. Maybe you’ve never even heard of these.Īll the better, because you’re in for a treat! ![]() Below you’ll find 12 amazing (and amazingly clean) movies you’ve probably never seen. Instead, I prefer films that build towards something meaningful – overcoming an obstacle, creating an accurate depiction of the human condition, showcasing elements of truth, grace, and dignity. I love a good movie, but I don’t want to be assaulted by negativity, crass language, demented violence, or sexual innuendo and visuals that should be kept private.
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