Movie

A Dog's Will

2000 • PG-13

The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There are no notable LGBTQ+ characters or storylines in this film.

Language

mild — Language is generally mild, including some regional slang and occasional mild expletives but no strong profanity.

Mature Themes

moderate — Themes include death, judgment, poverty, and morality, explored with humor but involving complex ideas that might be heavy for younger viewers.

Scary/Intense Content

mild — The film contains some supernatural and religious imagery that may be mildly unsettling, but it is portrayed with humor and fantasy rather than horror.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Sexual content is limited to mild romantic references and light innuendo; no explicit scenes or nudity.

Substance Use

mild — There are brief references and depictions of alcohol use, typical of a small-town setting, but it is neither a focus nor glorified.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film includes some scenes involving threat, slapstick violence, and comedic portrayal of fights and injuries that may be unsettling but are not graphic.