Teens
Amos & Andrew
Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1993 · 96 min
TeensBest from age 13 · PG-13 · 1993 · 96 min · Action · Comedy
Amos & Andrew
When a Black writer is mistaken for a burglar by police in a New England resort town, the chief tries to cover up the error by striking a deal with a petty thief to take the fall. This satirical action-comedy explores racial prejudice and media manipulation.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Moderate4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
Mild2/10
Heads up
- Racial stereotypes are depicted and challenged
- Characters use some discriminatory language
- Depiction of police misconduct
Models well
- Challenging prejudice
- Seeking justice
- Facing consequences
Talk about it after
- Racial profiling and misunderstanding
- The role of media in shaping perception
- Consequences of snap judgments
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Cast & crew
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