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A teenager joins the Marines after a serious mistake and falls for a young musician dealing with mental illness. Stateside is a love story with painful hospital scenes and family strain. There is steady swearing, underage drinking and a discreet sex scene. We would watch from US R.
Uplifting themes
Loyalty, growing up, and standing by someone who is unwell are the main ideas. The film is sympathetic to people living with mental illness Mark grows from a reckless teen into someone who takes responsibility, and a few Marines show him real care. Dori's courage in a hard situation stands out Gives a basic look at how mental illness affects a young person and the people around her. It is a drama first, so it works as a conversation starter more than a lesson
Story (may spoil tone)
The film follows a rebellious teenager on leave from the Marines who falls in love with a female musician. The relationship is threatened when she develops a mental illness...
Details
Violence Marine training brings shouting, rough treatment, and a few fights, and…
Marine training brings shouting, rough treatment, and a few fights, and a car crash early on has serious consequences. Nothing is graphically bloody, though the barracks scenes can feel harsh
Language Frequent strong swearing, including the f-word, in barracks banter, arg…
Frequent strong swearing, including the f-word, in barracks banter, arguments, and rowdy teen scenes. It fits the military and teenage setting, but it is steady and hard to miss
Frightening Her illness brings scenes of confusion, hallucinations, and distress th…
Her illness brings scenes of confusion, hallucinations, and distress that can unsettle younger teens. The mood is sad more than scary, but it can be upsetting to watch
Mental health The film follows a young woman whose mental illness worsens, including…
The film follows a young woman whose mental illness worsens, including hallucinations, hospital care, and the strain on the people who love her. It treats the subject seriously and can be painful to watch
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
- Dori's illness changes how she acts and feels. What would you want a friend or partner to do if someone you loved was struggling like that?
- Mark joins the Marines partly because of a mistake he made. Did the film show joining up as a fresh start or a way to run away?
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