The Pigman
Summary
High school sophomores John and Lorraine make a prank phone call to an elderly man that unexpectedly develops into a meaningful friendship. When their relationship ends in tragedy, they write down the true story of their friend to find peace.
At a Glance
💬LanguageModerate
⚔️ViolenceModerate
💋Romance & SexMild
🍷Drugs & AlcoholHeavy
📋Other ContentSignificant
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Language
💬 Does The Pigman have profanity or strong language?
ProfanityModerate
Blasphemy / Religious ProfanityNone
Crude / Childish LanguageMild
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| sh*t | |
| *ss | |
| b*st*rd | |
| b*tch | |
| bl**dy | |
| bug**r | |
| d*mn | |
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| h*ll | |
| cr*p |
Violence
⚔️ Is The Pigman violent or scary?
Graphic Violence / GoreNone
Disturbing / FrighteningModerate
Vulgar / Obscene GesturesNone
Bullying / Verbal CrueltyModerate
Romance & Sex
💋 Romance and sexual content in The Pigman
Explicit Sexual ContentNone
Sexually SuggestiveNone
Kissing (Light / Peck)Mild
Kissing (Passionate)None
Heterosexual RomanceMild
Homosexual RomanceNone
Drugs & Alcohol
🍷 Drugs and alcohol in The Pigman
Illegal Drug UseNone
Legal Alcohol UseHeavy
Implied / Referenced UseMild
Other Content
📋 Other content in The Pigman
Medical / Body ProcessesMild
Heavy Emotional ThemesSignificant
Deception / LyingModerate
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