Is Rain Man worth watching?

Rain Man is a completely moving, emotional, funny, and unforgettable movie. Dustin Hoffman is one of my favorite actors and plays his most memorable role as well as Tom Cruise, who gives a great performance that helped a lot in launching most of his career.

What is the point of Rain Man?

Rain Man is a movie about two conditions — autism and Savant Syndrome. Not all autistic persons are savants, in fact only one in 10 autistic persons have any savant abilities, let alone the prodigious skills of Raymond Babbitt.

How old should you be to watch Rain Man?

Catch it on TV or watch it with a Clearplay if you have kids under 15 because the message in this movie about love and acceptance is fantastic. If your kids are 15 and up they should be able to handle this fine unedited. Its a movie with great messages for pre-teens and teens to learn.

Is Rain Man appropriate for teens?

Rain Man, while an incredible film, can get very serious and should be watched by teens and up as they will appreciate it most. Expect some adult content and language, but a great story along with it.

Is Rain Man a classic?

I first watched Rain Man, a 1988 cult classic film starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, when I was much younger and in the early stages of finding out more about the nature of autism after having learned that I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Is savant syndrome real?

Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which persons with various developmental disorders, including autistic disorder, have an amazing ability and talent. The condition can be congenital (genetic or inborn), or can be acquired later in childhood, or even in adults.

Are there any inappropriate scenes in Rain Man?

“Rain Man” is rated R for considerable profanity from Cruise’s character, and a sex scene that is comic in nature, with some very brief nudity.

What age rating is Forrest Gump?

PG-13
Rating: PG-13, for drug content, some sensuality, and war violence.

What did Forrest Gump suffer from?

Forrest was born with strong legs but a crooked spine. He was forced to wear leg braces which made walking difficult and running nearly impossible. This was likely attributed to polio, or “poliomyelitis,” a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus.