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Mature (M)
Mature themes and family violence

What do the ratings mean?

Poster image for The Perfect Mother

A woman marries into a family of self-made immigrants, but discovers that her new mother-in-law is bizarre and still babies her grown-adult son while covering up the family's financial crimes and domestic abuse.

Why this classification?

  • Themes
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Violence
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Language
  • Drug use
  • Nudity
  • Sex

  • None
  • Very mild impact
  • Mild impact
  • Moderate impact
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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
1997
Classification
M
Consumer advice
Mature themes and family violence
Category
Films
Category detail
Accredited Classifier Decision - Film
Media type
Not Specified
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
89 minutes
Director/Creator
Peter Levin
Producer
Colleen Nystedt
Production company
Citadel Entertainment L.P.
Country of origin
United States of America, USA
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
Warner Bros. Discovery
File number
T24/05913
Classification number
CLAS-674329
Alternative titles
Not Specified
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