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Sweet November begins as a playful romance and grows much sadder as the month goes on. There is adult sex talk, an implied love scene, some swearing and casual drinking, but the goodbye is likely to be what stays with a younger viewer. We would watch from 13.
Uplifting themes
The film encourages living in the moment, being kind, and slowing down. It also leans on a questionable idea that one person can fix another in a month Sara is generous and brave, and Nelson learns to care for people beyond work. Both make some selfish choices along the way
Story (may spoil tone)
Nelson is a man devoted to his advertising career in San Francisco. One day, while taking a driving test at the DMV, he meets Sara. She is very different from the other women in his life. Nelson causes her to miss out on taking the test and later that day she tracks him down. One thing leads to another and Nelson ends up living with her through a November that will change his life forever.
Details
Language The s-word, a-word, and cruel put-downs come up a handful of times, wit…
The s-word, a-word, and cruel put-downs come up a handful of times, with hell and damn in everyday talk. Nothing goes much further, but bad words appear regularly
Sex / nudity Characters talk freely about sex and getting naked, and a couple spends…
Characters talk freely about sex and getting naked, and a couple spends nights together, with kissing, bare shoulders, and implied lovemaking. Nothing is explicit, but the adult romance is a big part of the story
Drugs / alcohol Adults drink at parties, bars, and dinners, and a couple of characters…
Adults drink at parties, bars, and dinners, and a couple of characters talk about getting drunk. The drinking is casual and not the focus
Grief / bereavement The last third turns to loss and goodbyes, and the mood becomes very sa…
The last third turns to loss and goodbyes, and the mood becomes very sad. It is gentle in tone but could be upsetting for younger or sensitive viewers
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Sara asks Nelson to live fully for one month. What would you want to do differently if you only had a short time with someone?
- Nelson changes how he treats work and people over the film. How do you know when it is time to slow down?
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