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Parental Guidance (PG)
Mild themes

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Films

This is the story of Benny Agrelo, a terminally ill 15-year-old who fought to live the remainder of his life on his own terms.

Why this classification?

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

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

Classification date
Year of production
1996
Classification
PG
Consumer advice
Mild themes
Category
Films
Category detail
Accredited Classifier Decision - Film
Media type
Not Specified
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
46 minutes
Director/Creator
Juan José Campanella
Producer
Frank Doelger | Howard Meltzer
Production company
TurtleBack Productions | The Entertainment Group | Home Box Office (HBO)
Country of origin
USA
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
Warner Bros. Discovery
File number
T25/05168
Classification number
CLAS-807989
Alternative titles
Someone Had To Be Benny: Lifestories: Families In Crisis Special
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