Medicine Man
Teens

Medicine Man

Best from age 12 · PG-13 · 1992 · 106 min

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.

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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

3/10

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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