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Is The Sleeping Dictionary safe for children?

R Drama, Romance Not recommended
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# The Sleeping Dictionary - Parental Guide This R-rated 1930s colonial drama contains strong violence, language, and sexual content that make it unsuitable for children. The film explores adult themes including exploitation and forbidden romance in a mature manner. It's best reserved for adult audiences only.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Strong
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Sexual Content
Strong
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Horror / Scary
Moderate
Type
Movie
Released
2003
Rating
R
Genre
Drama, Romance

In the 1930s, British officer John Truscott journeys to a remote village in colonial Malaysia to educate and Westernize the local Iban population. There, he's introduced to the lovely Selima. In keeping with tradition, Selima is assigned to sleep with Truscott and teach him the native language and customs. But when they fall in love, both colonists and natives object to their plans to marry.

Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
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Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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