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Fifty Shades Darker
Movie (2017)
When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.
Movie (2017)
When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Many long, explicit sex scenes with nudity, mostly bare breasts and buttocks, plus occasional glimpses of pubic hair. Depicts light bondage, submission/domination, oral sex and sex toys.
Violence & Gore
Gun violence in one scene where an intruder fires toward Anastasia, a potential sexual assault where Anastasia hurts her attacker, and a helicopter crash with unclear outcome for a time. Characters also throw a drink and slap another person.
Profanity
Frequent strong language including f--k, s--t, a--hole, plus some dirty talk.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Adult characters drink wine, beer and cocktails at receptions, dinners and events.
Frightening Scenes
A possible sexual assault scene and a helicopter crash with an unclear outcome for the pilot and passenger create suspense; a young woman appears to be stalking Ana. Christian was seduced and abused as a teen by an older woman, Elena Lincoln.
Other things to know
Frequent product placement including Audi cars, a Cartier ring, iPhone and Apple computer.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Encourages staying firm in one's sense of self and not giving up who you are for someone else, and processing difficult past experiences in a healthy way.
Role models
Ana is portrayed as stronger-willed and secure in herself; Christian is more flexible and willing to compromise about equal relationships.
Representation
Ana is described as a strong-willed, secure female lead, though the review notes the sexist and unrealistic criticisms raised about the story and its gender dynamics.
Learning
Families can discuss how sex is depicted in the movie and whether Ana and Christian's relationship is healthy.
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