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Dogma (1999)

Film · 2h 10m · Rated R

Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Two renegade angels exploit a loophole, forcing a woman with special heritage to save all existence.

Absurdist and darkly comic, with dry wit. A late-night trip at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Dogma parents guide

Nothing past what an R promises: moderate sex and nudity, and some violence.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Strong
Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

How gory is Dogma?
Light gore and some violence.
What is Dogma rated, and is it OK for kids?
No. It is rated R, with moderate sex and nudity, and frequent strong language.

What is Dogma about?

An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loophole and reenter Heaven.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byKevin Smith
StarringBen Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Salma Hayek Pinault, Jason Lee, Jason Mewes

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