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Movie • 1976 • Drama
ReportWhen veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
This movie contains 13 potentially triggering events.
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Does someone attempt suicide?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
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Is there domestic violence?
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Addiction
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Is there addiction?
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fraisierdesbois
It's mentioned that one of the characters became an alcoholic after his wife died
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Does someone abuse alcohol?
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LJConrad
A few scenes in which characters drink but nothing major.
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Assault
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Does someone have a seizure?
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LJConrad
No, a character repeatedly collapses but this is attributed to fainting.
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Does someone cheat?
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LJConrad
An older man leaves his wife for a younger woman.
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Does someone have cancer?
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LJConrad
No but it is mentioned during a rant.
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Mental Health
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Is a mentally ill person violent?
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LJConrad
No, but a mentally ill person does shout angrily a lot.
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Is there misophonia?
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LJConrad
So much yelling.
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Are there anxiety attacks?
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LJConrad
A character repeatedly faints after giving rants.
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Does someone say "I'll kill myself"?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
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LJConrad
The inciting incident is a character stating they will commit suicide live on air.
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But the film starts with suicidal ideation by one of the main characters
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Noxious
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Paranoia
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Are there babies or unborn children?
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LJConrad
Not on screen but a character mentions their pregnant daughter several times.
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Prejudice
Are there homophobic slurs?
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vlixxord
Diana was thinking of doing a homosexual soap opera called "The Dykes."
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Are there usages of the n-word?
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LJConrad
Once, said by a Black person.
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Is there hate speech?
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darkwingedove
g*psy is said in a derogatory way also some weird rant about how “the arabs control the country”
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Sex
Are there incestuous relationships?
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Is there sexual content?
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LJConrad
One full (but very quick) sex scene, no frontal nudity seen. A couple of other pre-sex scenes.
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Social
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Spoiler
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Does it have a sad ending?
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LJConrad
A character is murdered.
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Violence
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Is there blood/gore?
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LJConrad
Only in the final scene of the film but it is lingered on/repeatedly shown.
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Is there gun violence?
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LJConrad
A couple of times from terrorists and then a character is shot to death at the end.
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