PG-13

Men Don't Leave

A comedy about the drama of life.

1990 • 115 min • Drama · Comedy

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Synopsis

A widowed mother and her two sons move to Baltimore and struggle to adjust to urban life, encountering numerous eccentric characters along the way.

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34 reviews

63 Audience · 34 · 100%

A newly widowed mother and her two sons relocate to Baltimore, navigating the challenges of urban life and a new beginning. They encounter a variety of eccentric people as they learn to cope with their loss and build a new future.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Mom struggles with depression
Brief mentions of adult relationships
Some emotional outbursts

What it models well

Resilience in the face of loss
Adapting to change
Family support and love
Finding hope after tragedy

Talk about it after

Coping with grief and loss
Starting over in a new place
Mental health and seeking help
The different ways people express emotions

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Top billed cast

Director: Paul Brickman • Crew: Barbara Benedek, Paul Brickman

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Details

TMDB audience: 6.3/10 (34)
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Box office: $6,070,752
IMDb: tt0100134

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