Drowning Mona
Teens

Drowning Mona

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 2000 · 96 min

Drowning Mona

In a small town, the local sheriff investigates the mysterious death of a universally despised woman. With everyone in town having a reason to want her gone, the investigation turns into a quirky whodunit. It's a dark comedy about community secrets and dysfunctional relationships.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Moderate

3/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Discussions of murder and death are central.
  • Characters often act selfishly or with ill intent.
  • Some rude humor and mild language.

Models well

  • Problem-solving
  • Community dynamics
  • Uncovering truth

Talk about it after

  • Why might someone be disliked by everyone in their community?
  • The concept of justice when a victim isn't likable
  • How secrets can affect a small town
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Drowning Mona (Theatrical Trailer)

Drowning Mona (2000) Trailer