Movie

From Straight A's to XXX

2017 • R

When a change of circumstances leaves Miriam unable to pay her college tuition, she makes a surprising decision: to start performing in adult films, using the pseudonym Belle Knox. Miriam lies to her family and her friends at school, keeping her double life a secret. But soon rumours spread and Miriam becomes the subject of vicious online attacks and unwanted attention. Miriam fights back: she talks to the media, saying her new line of work empowers her as a feminist. But her confident stand has unintended consequences. Miriam is shunned by her conservative family and her colleagues in the adult film world. One impulsive decision has quickly spiralled out of control - and Miriam's problems are just beginning.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — The film does not prominently feature any LGBTQ+ main or significant secondary characters.

Language

moderate — The movie includes some strong language including a few instances of profanity but does not have pervasive heavy language throughout.

Mature Themes

heavy — The film explores mature themes including sex work, feminism, family conflict, social stigma, cyberbullying, and the complexity of personal empowerment versus societal judgment.

Scary/Intense Content

mild — Some disturbing emotional and psychological moments related to cyberbullying and social ostracization occur, but no horror or jump scares.

Sexual Content & Nudity

heavy — This film depicts explicit sexual content as it centers on the protagonist's involvement in adult films, including partial nudity and sexually explicit scenes consistent with the subject matter.

Substance Use

mild — There are brief or background references to alcohol consumption, but substance use is not a focus and is not glorified.

Violence & Gore

mild — The film contains very limited depictions of violence, mostly in the form of verbal confrontations and some threats, but no graphic or physical violence.