Information for Parents
Common Sense Media says Iffy for 16+
Classic '80s comedy; not for kids.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this film requires a mature viewer. Younger audiences will not understand some of the sexual references. Most are blatant, including graphic sex scenes and female nudity. Many characters use profane language. The film features several offensive jokes, one that targets African-Americans and others that use derogatory names for women. Although young teens will enjoy the "edginess" of the film, much of the humor may go over their heads.
- Families can talk about the vulgar and offensive nature of some of the characters. Parents will most likely highlight the negative repercussions of many of the characters' decisions, since there are few positive noteworthy actions.
- Why does Bill Murray's character recklessly drink and smoke marijuana?
How does Ted Knight's elitist nature isolate him from others?
The good stuff
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Positive messages: Characters are unfaithful to spouses/girlfriends, sexually promiscuous, racist, obnoxious, lewd, and greedy.
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Positive role models: No good role models.
What to watch for
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Violence: Some mild fistfights; an uncle attempts to club a young man caught sleeping with his niece. Carl uses explosives to kill a stuffed gopher.
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Sex: References to masturbation; female nudity, graphic sex scenes.
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Language: Very strong language and sexually explicit language.
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Consumerism: Not an issue
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: Marijuana references; scenes of teenagers smoking joint. Carl is chronically drunk or stoned.