There are no sex scenes in this film. There are no nude scenes in this film.

A sexual reference: A man calls his wife frigid.

While intoxicated and mad about his kids being taken away by religious officials, Desmond tries to punch the local priest who blocks the punch. He then punches Desmond and sends him to the floor.

At least 1 "shit", 2 hells, 1 ass, 4 uses of "Jesus," 2 each of "For God's sakes" and "Oh Jesus" and 1 use each of "God" and "Jesus, Mary and Joseph" as exclamations.

Desmond smokes more than 5 times, while Nick smokes a cigar and various minor/background characters also smoke (mostly in a pub).

A mean nun, Sister Brigid, repeatedly flogs a girl for not knowing an answer until Evelyn implores her to stop. That nun then slaps Evelyn several times and then shakes her in response for questioning her authority.