PG-13

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A murder. A suspect. A shadow of a doubt.

1996 • 108 min • Crime · Drama · Mystery

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Synopsis

Two parents deal with the effects when their son is accused of murdering his girlfriend.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

216 reviews

59 Audience · 216 · 100%

A family faces intense scrutiny and a moral dilemma when their teenage son is accused of murder. Parents struggle to protect him while navigating a complex investigation and their own suspicions. This drama explores the devastating impact of crime on a family.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

A teenager is murdered off-screen
Intense family arguments and emotional distress
Cover-up attempts and ethical dilemmas

What it models well

Family loyalty and protection
Seeking truth and justice
Facing difficult moral choices

Talk about it after

The justice system and its complexities
The impact of secrets on trust
Moral obligations to family vs. truth

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