Chinatown < Must Try >

: Contains racial slurs (consistent with its 1937 setting) and mild to moderate profanity. The Neighborhood: Major Global Chinatowns

: The film explores moral ambiguity , the abuse of power by the wealthy elite, and the futility of individual action against a corrupt system. Content Rating (Parents Guide) :

: Moderate. Includes gunplay, fistfights, and a graphic scene where a character’s nose is sliced with a knife. Chinatown

A quintessential mystery set in 1930s Los Angeles, the film is widely considered one of the greatest screenplays ever written .

: Themes of incest and sexual abuse are central to the plot’s climax. : Contains racial slurs (consistent with its 1937

: Brief scenes involving partial nudity and post-sex implications.

: Private investigator Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired to expose an adulterer, only to uncover a massive conspiracy involving water rights, political corruption, and murder . Includes gunplay, fistfights, and a graphic scene where

"Chinatown" typically refers to the directed by Roman Polanski or one of the many vibrant cultural enclaves found in major global cities. Depending on your interest, here is the proper breakdown of content for both. The Film: Chinatown (1974)