A Single Man
Movie • 2009 • Drama
ReportThe life of George Falconer, a British college professor, is reeling with the recent and sudden loss of his longtime partner. This traumatic event makes George challenge his own will to live as he seeks the console of his close girl friend Charley, who is struggling with her own questions about life.
This movie contains 13 potentially triggering events.
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Does someone attempt suicide?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
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Is there domestic violence?
National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)
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Addiction
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azerty
Drug use (mescaline) is mentioned, but never shown onscreen. Alcohol and tobacco cigarettes are used frequently.
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Is there addiction?
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Crow75
One of the side characters is an alcoholic.
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Does someone struggle to breathe?
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krissmnasi
Only seen at the end
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Does someone have a seizure?
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SPOILER--------- Protagonist has a heart attack at the end of the movie.
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Is there a shower scene?
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There's a shower scene near the beginning of the film, as well as where a living person is floating in water naked (though you only see his back/front upper half).
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Does someone say "I'll kill myself"?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
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azerty
Although he does not use this specific phrase, the film frequently shows the protagonist struggle with suicidal ideation.
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SPOILER--------- No, but it is explicitely implied that the protagonist wanted to commit suicide. He still dies, but not by suicide.
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Are there incestuous relationships?
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Is someone hit by a car?
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Crow75
Not 'hit by a car', but the protagonist's partner died in a car accident. The accident is not show just the aftermath.
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Is there blood/gore?
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krissmnasi
There is a minimal amount of blood seen in the beginning of the film, and a small bit later on, but both is similar to blood from an average cut
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Is there gun violence?
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SPOILER--------- A gun is shown. The protagonist plans to use it to kill himself. However it is not fired once, if I remember well.
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