Why is the upside rated pg 13

00:00Does The Upside have any serious downsides?

00:06"Some of us got real problems."

00:07"I'm fighting to see my son."

00:09Let's just say there are a few red flags.

00:12Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston star in this fact-based comedy

00:16about the unlikely friendship between an ex-con and a wealthy quadriplegic.

00:20"Don't your arms work?"

00:21"They don't."

00:22The main thing for parents to look out for here is the pot smoking.

00:26Characters do it casually, both for fun and medical purposes,

00:29without any negative consequences.

00:32As for other iffy stuff, expect brief close-up shots of a woman having sex,

00:36some uncomfortable scenes about inserting a catheter,

00:39plus use of the S-word and other salty language.

00:42"Are you mad?"

00:43"You wanna break this big ass bottle of wine?"

00:45"Yes!"

00:47But despite a few hiccups, this film has a great message about finding the positive in life.

00:53Common Sense says The Upside is OK for teens 14 and up.

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