
Teens
Medicine Man
Best from age 12 · PG-13 · 1992 · 106 min
TeensBest from age 12 · PG-13 · 1992 · 106 min · Adventure · Drama · Romance
Medicine Man
An eccentric scientist and his new research assistant search the Amazon for a cancer cure. Facing the destruction of the rainforest, they overcome their differences and begin to fall in love while racing against time to save their work.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Moderate3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
Moderate3/10
Scary moments
Moderate3/10
Heads up
- Some peril and chases in the jungle.
- Mild romantic tension and implied intimacy.
- Characters drink alcohol socially.
- Occasional mild language.
Models well
- Importance of scientific research
- Respect for nature and indigenous cultures
- Collaboration and perseverance
- Finding common ground with others
Talk about it after
- The ethics of medical research and corporate interests.
- The impact of deforestation on the environment.
- Gender roles in professional settings and personal relationships.
- Balancing personal goals with broader societal needs.
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