When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) Poster

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MPAA Rated R for language
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Sex & Nudity

  • Several kissing scenes between a husband and wife
  • A man carries his wife (who is intoxicated) to their bedroom and they roll around on the floor kissing, both clothed. They are interrupted by a loud car alarm outside and the woman shouts out her window, "People are trying to have sex up here!"
  • A woman is seen in her bra.
  • A woman falls while taking a shower. She is shown fully naked laying on the floor from behind.

Violence & Gore

  • An intoxicated woman slaps her young daughter in the face. The child is seen crying pretty hard.
  • An intoxicated woman falls unconscious while taking a shower and breaks the glass door.

Profanity

  • Some uses of shit, damn, hell, bitch, fuck, etc.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • The film's plot involves a wife and mother who is battling a serious alcohol problem. She is seen drunk on numerous occasions.
  • Smoking is also present.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • The scene where Alice slaps her daughter (as a result of her alcoholism) can be intense.
  • The scenes near the finale with the man saying goodbye to the two girls separately at school and then the scene where husband and wife separate is very emotional.
  • The movie revolves around a woman's drinking problem, and it might be dramatic to those who experienced the same issue or know someone who did.
  • A drunk woman falls through the glass door of a shower and is hospitalized. It is especially upsetting when the daughter finds her and believes that she is dead.

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