Don’t Say Good Luck

What’s it about?

Sophie is sixteen and preparing for the leading role in her high-school musical. Suddenly, family drama overtakes the drama on stage, because her mother's cancer is back.

The facts 

• Directed by Julia Hart (Miss Stevens) 
• Starring Sunny Sandler (You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah), Melanie Lynskey (Pike River), Max Greenfield (New Girl), Bebe Neuwirth (Cheers), Steve Buscemi (Monsters, Inc.), and Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto)
• English language 
• Runtime: 95 minutes

Why did it get this rating? 

This film was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Offensive language

There is occasional use of the word “sh*t” which is said by both adult and teen characters. A “cheeky” child character says “dipsh*t”. There is a single use of the word “f*ck” in a moment of emotional stress.

Sexual themes

There is light-hearted discussion about “making out”, “hickeys”, “orgasms”, and “eating face” among the teenage characters, and a few kisses are shown.

Content that may be upsetting

The story revolves around the terminal illness of the main character’s mother, and the grief of the family as they come to terms with her pending death. We see the mother throw up from sickness, and wipe blood away from her mouth. We see her gradual decline in strength, where she spends more time in bed and resting. She faints in one scene.

When content stays with you

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• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?