Licorice Pizza
DramaComedyRomance
14+R
2021·2h 13m·Paul Thomas Anderson·Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer·● Script read & verified
A coming-of-age dramedy following the unusual friendship between a 15-year-old aspiring actor and a 25-year-old woman working at a photography studio in 1973 San Fernando...
Best watched together — The age-gap relationship dynamic and mature themes warrant discussion with teens
Heads Up for Parents
The central relationship involves a persistent romantic pursuit by a minor of an adult, which may be uncomfortable despite the adult maintaining boundaries
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
None▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The film centers on Gary's close relationship with his single mother and their family business, portraying their bond and mutual support as the emotional foundation of his character throughout his coming-of-age journey.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows consequences of inappropriate age-gap relationships
- ✓Depicts the awkwardness and uncertainty of transitioning to adulthood
Cast:Alana HaimCooper HoffmanSean PennTom WaitsBradley Cooper