PG-13

Permanent Record

High school. Senior year. His suicide shattered their world. Their courage drove them to pick up the pieces.

1988 • 92 min • Drama

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Synopsis

David Sinclair seems to have everything going for him: he's smart, musically talented, and very successful. To top off his senior year in high school, his band is trying to get a recording session. Therefore, David's suicide leaves everyone, especially his best friend and bandmate, Chris, with a lot of questions.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

61 reviews

64 Audience · 61 · 100%

After a popular high school student's unexpected suicide, his best friend grapples with immense grief and confusion. The film explores the aftermath of this tragedy, as friends and family try to understand what happened and how to move forward.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Suicide is a central theme
Grief and emotional distress
Brief drug and alcohol use
Some mature situations

What it models well

Dealing with grief
Friendship and support
Seeking understanding
Importance of communication

Talk about it after

Coping with loss and grief
Mental health awareness
Reaching out for help
Supporting friends in crisis

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Permanent Record. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.