Information for Parents

I'll See You in My Dreams

I'll See You in My Dreams

Common Sense Media Age 14

Parents Need To Know

Positive Messages
Women over 40 (and over 70!) are people, too, with feelings, fears, and desires. Shows that younger people can be friends with older people and that older people are plenty capable of romance. Could inspire teens to become more curious about the older people in their lives. Grief and loss are also themes.
Positive Role Models & Representations
Violence
A beloved dog is taken to the vet's office and put to sleep. A woman is scared by a big, black rat. Story of a man dying in a plane crash. A character dies (off screen).
Sex
A couple has sex; viewers see them afterward, under the covers (no graphic nudity). Some kissing and strong/humor-based innuendo. Scene of "speed dating."
Language
One use of "f--king," plus "a--hole," "hell," "jackass," "pissed off," "for Christ's sake," "oh God" (as an exclamation).
Consumerism
Reference to Fruity Pebbles cereal.
Education Value
Ease of Play
Privacy
Main character drinks very frequently, mostly white wine. Also beer and "appletinis." Talk of regretting actions while drunk. Characters smoke pot and get the munchies. A man chews on a cigar but doesn't light it.
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