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Luca Guadagnino's MA 15+ adaptation of William Burroughs. Same-sex romance, sexual content and steady drinking appear in 1950s Mexico City. Strong language and a narrated suicide-attempt reference are present. A melancholic adult literary drama for mature viewers.
Uplifting themes
Connection across loneliness still matters, though the tone stays melancholic Complex, flawed adults, not framed as behavior models for teens
Story (may spoil tone)
In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee, an American ex-pat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
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Violence Pistol references, beatings mentioned in narration and emotional confro…
Pistol references, beatings mentioned in narration and emotional confrontations
Language Frequent strong language, including the f-word
Frequent strong language, including the f-word
Sex / nudity Explicit sexual content runs throughout
Explicit sexual content runs throughout
Drugs / alcohol Heavy drug use and intoxication appear
Heavy drug use and intoxication appear
Frightening Uneasy and intense psychological scenes
Uneasy and intense psychological scenes
Self-harm / suicide A described suicide attempt appears in adapted literary narration
A described suicide attempt appears in adapted literary narration
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Therapy, addiction and loneliness shape the lead's emotional arc
Therapy, addiction and loneliness shape the lead's emotional arc
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Loss, aging and unfulfilled longing run through the literary romance
Loss, aging and unfulfilled longing run through the literary romance
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
- The lead searches for connection in a hostile era. How did LGBTQ lives differ in the 1950s?
- Literary adaptations keep messy characters. When is flawed behavior shown for art versus endorsement?
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