The Way We Were
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The Way We Were

Best from age 13 · PG · 1973 · 118 min

The Way We Were

Katie and Hubbell, a politically passionate Jewish woman and an easy-going WASP, fall in love despite their contrasting worlds. Their relationship navigates personal differences and the challenging political landscape of the McCarthy era, testing their enduring affection.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Historical context of McCarthyism may need explanation
  • Mature themes of adult relationships and heartbreak

Models well

  • Commitment despite differences
  • Pursuit of ideals
  • Navigating societal pressures

Talk about it after

  • The challenges of relationships when values clash
  • The impact of political beliefs on personal lives
  • Understanding historical periods like McCarthyism
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