Parents Say: age 12+ 
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What you will—and won't—find in this movie.
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Positive Messages
very little
Curiosity, spontaneity, and adventure is explored. Not settling for second best when it comes to relationships. Characters are unfaithful, gamble, and lie to their families.
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Positive Role Models
very little
Most characters indulge in adultery and show little respect to their partners. Gatsby has an unhealthy affliction for gambling too. He also considers dropping out of school. Ashleigh is focussed on her career aspirations, with dreams of becoming a journalist.
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Sex, Romance & Nudity
some
Characters kiss and in one scene someone is seen in just their underwear. Conversations about sex take place; discussing fellati* at a religious ceremony, and comparing sexual positions.
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Language
some
"Bulls--t" is used. There is a joke using a Jewish stereotype as the punchline, though it's self-deprecating rather than offensive.
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Products & Purchases
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A character wins big playing poker, and they discuss using their winnings to buy tickets to the Broadway show Hamilton. Characters stay in fancy hotels. Marlboro cigarettes are clearly depicted.
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Drinking, Drugs & Smoking
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A character smokes frequently -- they acknowledge that they smoke too much and only does it to look cool. Two characters smoke pot together. Drinking is very frequent, at family events, bars, and restaurants. One character discusses their drinking habit and insinuates they want alcohol when they receive bad news, saying they "need a drink" -- they subsequently go to a bar to "drown their sorrows."
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Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that A Rainy Day in New York is a Woody Allen romcom that shines a light on people's flaws and bad habits -- in a knowing, overtly cinematic way. There's infidelity among the characters -- including leads Gatsby (Timothée Chalamet) and Ashleigh (Elle Fanning) -- with various roles and relationships intertwining. No character is loyal to anybody else, and all the relationships depicted lack respect. That said, the movie does celebrate the notion of finding the right person and not settling for anything less. The movie's comforting, cinematic tone detracts from the severity of the characters' actions, and while main characters gamble, smoke both cigarettes and pot, and drink frequently, all of these vices are addressed and recognized for their destructive nature. There's no nudity, although a sexual encounter does lead to Ashleigh stripping down to her underwear. Expect occasional sex references, including a joke about oral sex and a discussion about sexual positions -- as well as use of the word "bulls--t." Note: The movie has struggled to find a U.S. distributor due to controversy surrounding Allen, although it is available in some countries, including the U.K. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.
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age 12+
Based on 4 parent reviews
Victoria C. Adult
August 20, 2023
age 16+
A beautiful film that makes you wanna go dancing in the rain!
I liked this movie incredibly. It was beautiful and the ambience of the whole film was magical. The themes in it are not kid friendly. I don’t think kids would appreciate it nonetheless. Infidelity, gambling, substance use. It is quite an interesting film.
CharlieSD Parent of 13-year-old
July 15, 2022
age 17+
Adult themes and dialogue
I am unclear as to why Common Sense rated this movie 13+. The themes are completely inappropriate and dialogue is over-the head of that age group . Some of the major themes explored are lust, sex, infidelity, and prostitution. There is smoking (cigarettes and pot), excessive drinking, prostitution, and gambling. Thankfully my 13 year old daughter didn’t grasp much of the dialogue. It was delivered quickly and had literary references no 13 year old would understand.
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What's the Story?
A RAINY DAY IN NEW YORK tells the story of young, loved-up couple Gatsby (Timothée Chalamet) and Ashleigh (Elle Fanning), who embark on a weekend in New York. When Ashleigh is handed her biggest assignment for the school paper -- to interview esteemed Hollywood director Roland Pollard (Liev Schreiber) -- the couple go expecting romance and sightseeing. But neither come easily as Ashleigh finds herself chasing a story that sends her down an unexpected path.
Is It Any Good?
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This romcom is, above anything else, incredibly true to its creator Woody Allen -- enriched with his familiar use of witty, self-deprecating language and romantic flair. The problem is that A Rainy Day in New York feels like a pastiche of his work, lacking in any real identity of its own. Because Allen writes in his own voice, the acting often feels imitative of his style and performance. Chalamet, in particular, falls into this category. It's almost as if he's doing an impression of the director, rather than serving the character at hand. It's an ensemble piece, starring the likes of Selena Gomez and Jude Law alongside Chalamet and Fanning, but regrettably very few actors come out with much credit, each given such contrived dialogue to work with.
Considering this comes from the director who made Manhattan, Allen's somehow even made New York seem quite bleak and uninviting. That said there is the occasional magical, charming moment, though overall the movie feels tired and just too self-aware. But with a lead character called "Gatsby," what did we honestly expect?
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how sex and relationships are portrayed in A Rainy Day in New York. Are the characters respectful to each other? What do you think is needed to make a relationship work? Parents, talk to your kids about your own values regarding sex and relationships.
How are drinking, smoking, and drug use depicted in the movie? Are they glamorized? Do the characters need to do these things to look cool? What are the consequences?
Ashleigh shows great determination in pursuing her ambition to be a journalist. In the midst of fake news, how important is it that journalism is protected today? How to spot fake news (and teach kids to be media-savvy).
How did this movie compare to others by Woody Allen?
Movie Details
- In theaters: October 9, 2020
- On DVD or streaming: November 10, 2020
- Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Liev Schreiber
- Director: Woody Allen
- Inclusion Information: Female actors
- Studio: Signature Entertainment
- Genre: Comedy
- Topics: Adventures
- Run time: 92 minutes
- MPAA rating: PG-13
- MPAA explanation: mature suggestive content, some drug use, smoking, language and partial nudity
- Last updated: September 26, 2022
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