Question 1

What age is Crimes of the Heart appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Crimes of the Heart (1986) best from about age 13. Three eccentric sisters reunite in their small Mississippi hometown to face past traumas and current troubles, including a husband's shooting and one sister's recent release from a mental institution. Their journey together explores family bonds amidst chaos.

Question 2

What is Crimes of the Heart rated?

Accepted Answer

Crimes of the Heart (1986) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Crimes of the Heart?

Accepted Answer

Discussions of suicide; Scenes of characters drinking and smoking; A character shoots her husband (non-graphic). Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is mild, and substance use is moderate.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Crimes of the Heart?

Accepted Answer

Family support and loyalty; Overcoming past trauma; Acceptance and forgiveness.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Crimes of the Heart?

Accepted Answer

Coping with grief and loss; Mental health struggles; Family expectations and roles.

Question 6

Where can I watch Crimes of the Heart?

Accepted Answer

Crimes of the Heart (1986) is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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