Bicycle Thieves

12+Common Sense Media calls it a bleak black-and-white classic isn't likely to interest kids, with a sympathetic lead driven to commit a crime and a melancholy ending; Decent Films rates it Teens & Up.[1][2]

• Drugs & alcohol: Antonio talks about getting drunk. Wine served in a restaurant setting. The father drinks wine and also gives wine to his young son.[1][2]
• Language: "Damn it" is about as bad as it gets. Uses of damn it, goddamnit, for christ sakes, shut up.[1][2]
• Violence: A few near-scuffles. People pushing and grabbing violently. A man is slapped by a mob. A father slaps his son.[1][2]
• Frightening & intense: The film becomes very sad and depressing toward the end. A young man nearly drowns in a river.[1]
• Other: Some crass references; a subplot involving attempted divination.[1]
• Sex & nudity: A poster with a woman revealing a lot of skin above her chest. 6 different boys shown with just underwear on for a few seconds. A short kiss.[1]

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