Mad Love
Teens

Mad Love

Best from age 14 · PG-13 · 1995 · 95 min

Mad Love

Matt falls for the free-spirited Casey, but her whimsical nature masks a deep depression. After a suicide attempt leads to her institutionalization, Matt breaks her out for a road trip, hoping their love can conquer her struggles. Their journey tests the limits of their romance against the harsh realities of mental illness.

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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

Moderate

3/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • A teen attempts suicide and is hospitalized
  • Discussion of mental illness and its impact
  • Brief scenes of teen drinking/smoking

Models well

  • Compassion for mental illness
  • The importance of seeking help
  • Loyalty and devotion

Talk about it after

  • Mental health challenges and treatment
  • The difference between love and rescue
  • The importance of open communication with family
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Mad Love (1995) ORIGINAL TRAILER