Primal Fear
Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on jobs for money and prestige rather than any sense of the greater good. His latest case involves an altar boy, accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. Vail finds himself up against his ex-pupil and ex-lover, but as the case progresses and the Church's dark secrets are revealed, Vail finds that what appeared a simple case takes on a darker, more dangerous aspect.
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Better for ages 16+: moderate violence, moderate sexual content
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Is "Primal Fear" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "Primal Fear" is "Heavy" (43/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. One example of the evidence behind this reading: “assassinado com 78 facadas” (Descrição da brutalidade do homicídio do arcebispo apresentada no resumo do filme.). See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "Primal Fear" has ideological presence rated "Moderate". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 66/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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