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Parental Guidance: ‘The Upside’

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COURTESY STXFILMS

Kevin Hart, left, and Bryan Cranston in a scene from “The Upside.”

“THE UPSIDE”

>> Rated: PG-13 for suggestive content and drug use

>> What it’s about: An unlikely relationship develops between a wealthy paraplegic man and his down-on-his-luck life auxiliary.

>> The kid attractor factor: Some younger audiences may be drawn to star Kevin Hart, but it’s a far more dramatic turn than his usual fare.

>> Good lessons/bad lessons: Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Respect but don’t pity people who are in unfortunate circumstances.

>> Violence: Some cathartic breaking of precious objects

>> Language: Some swearing

>> Sexuality: References to sex and sexuality but nothing graphic

>> Drugs: Smoking marijuana multiple times

>> Parents advisory: While this isn’t exactly a kids’ movie, it’s appropriate for older kids and teens if they’re interested.

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