Teens
Soul Man
Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1986 · 104 min
TeensBest from age 13 · PG-13 · 1986 · 104 min · Comedy
Soul Man
Mark, a wealthy student, fakes his identity to secure a scholarship for Harvard Law. He uses tanning pills to appear Black, expecting an easy ride, but quickly faces the realities of racial prejudice and systemic challenges. The film explores his evolving understanding as he experiences life from a different perspective.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild2/10
Language
Moderate4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild2/10
Scary moments
Mild1/10
Heads up
- Deceptive behavior as a plot device
- Outdated stereotypes for comedic effect
- Brief discriminatory language
Models well
- Empathy and understanding
- Confronting prejudice
- Personal growth
Talk about it after
- The impact of racial prejudice
- The idea of "walking in someone else's shoes"
- Why diverse representation matters
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Cast & crew
Soul Man - C. Thomas Howell - Trailer