Better Living Through Chemistry
A straight-laced pharmacist's uneventful life spirals out of control when he starts an affair with a trophy wife customer who takes him on a joyride involving sex, drugs and possibly murder.
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Is "Better Living Through Chemistry" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "Better Living Through Chemistry" is "Heavy" (48/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. One example of the evidence behind this reading: “When Doug starts an affair fueled by alcohol and drugs with Elizabeth (Olivia Wilde)” (Referência direta ao início do consumo desregrado de substâncias.). See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
See the per-axis breakdownDoes "Better Living Through Chemistry" have woke/ideological content?
In ValorScore's editorial reading, "Better Living Through Chemistry" has ideological presence rated "Moderate". This is opinion backed by evidence, not a verdict: one cited example is “Doug begins an alcohol- and drug-fueled affair with Elizabeth (Olivia Wilde), the most beautiful woman he has ever met” (Menciona a infidelidade do protagonista e a insatisfação no casamento.). The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 62/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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