The Great Gatsby
Movie • 2013
Dream dangerously.
An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.
The Great Gatsby
Movie • 2013
Dream dangerously.
An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.
Bara says...
Ages 14+, but every child is different
The mature narrative features complex themes of infidelity, obsession, and tragic consequence. It requires emotional maturity to process the cynical atmosphere and the moral failings of the central characters.
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Sex & Nudity
The film features several scenes of sultry dancing, lingering romantic tension, and implied sexual encounters between characters. There are also brief glimpses of suggestive attire consistent with the Jazz Age setting.
Violence & Gore
While not centered on action, the film contains moments of sudden physical altercations, a notable car accident, and a sequence involving a shooting resulting in a fatality.
Profanity
The language is generally moderate for the period, featuring occasional uses of words like d*mn and h*ll in casual or frustrated conversation.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
The movie depicts the prohibition era, featuring constant heavy drinking at lavish parties and frequent scenes of cigarette smoking as a central atmospheric element.
Frightening Scenes
The film contains high levels of psychological tension, emotional instability, and a dramatic, unsettling climax that may be upsetting for younger viewers.
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This story explores how trying to live in the past or focusing only on money can lead to difficult and unhappy situations for everyone involved.
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What Parents Need to Know
The film depicts heavy social drinking, moral ambiguity, and intense emotional conflict; parents should prepare for discussions regarding infidelity and the emptiness of shallow relationships.
What Kids Can Learn
Viewers can observe the pitfalls of social status seeking and the importance of personal integrity over social perception.
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Why Parents Might Like It
The production offers a visually stylized, high-energy interpretation of a classic literary work that invites deep conversation about its central philosophical questions.
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Positive Messages
The narrative serves as a cautionary tale emphasizing that material wealth cannot buy happiness or rewrite the past.
Positive Role Models
Most characters demonstrate significant moral lapses, selfishness, and dishonesty, making them poor subjects for emulation.
Diverse Representations
No diverse representation indicated in available information; the focus remains on the specific social stratum of the 1920s elite.
Educational Value
Provides historical context regarding 1920s culture, class structures, and literary analysis of the American Dream.
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