Ben Carson attempts to shove a knife into someone's abdomen but the blade breaks off the belt buckle and doesn't stab him.

Several operating room scenes show blood and internal organs.

Ben Carson gets bullied at the school locker and punches a boy in the face.

Ben Carson threatens his mom with a hammer and both Ben and Curtis get into a fight.

Lots of swearing

One instance of "Go to hell." by one of the bullies.

The word "crap" is used a few times.

Brief scenes of intense shouting and shoving.

Several operations could be considered intense.