Waiting to Exhale
Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive "good man" to break a string of less-than-stellar lovers. Friends and confidants Vannah, Bernie, Glo and Robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe.
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OK for ages 12+, with caveats: moderate sexual content, moderate language
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Is "Waiting to Exhale" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "Waiting to Exhale" is "Moderate" (28/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "Waiting to Exhale" has ideological presence rated "Mild". 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 80/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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