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The Subject Was Roses
1968·Movie
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Good for family movie night · teens · thought-provoking
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The Story of Three Strangers...A Mother...A Father...And a Son.
Timmy Cleary returns to his Bronx home at the end of World War II and is soon disillusioned to find his parents' marriage filled with discord, quarreling, and recriminations.
Chamber DramaIntense Family ConflictPost-War DisillusionmentPowerful Ensemble ActingVerbal Abuse RealismEmotional CatharsisClassic American Theater AdaptationPsychological Tension
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Is The Subject Was Roses okay for kids?
GStrong language
Yes: it's rated G in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.