Question 1

What age is Permanent Record appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Permanent Record (1988) best from about age 13. 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.

Question 2

What is Permanent Record rated?

Accepted Answer

Permanent Record (1988) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Permanent Record?

Accepted Answer

Suicide is a central theme; Grief and emotional distress; Brief drug and alcohol use; Some mature situations. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Permanent Record?

Accepted Answer

Dealing with grief; Friendship and support; Seeking understanding; Importance of communication.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Permanent Record?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Where can I watch Permanent Record?

Accepted Answer

Permanent Record (1988) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Hoopla. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

Permanent Record

Permanent Record

What's in it

Heads up

Models well

Talk about it after

Cast & crew