I watched this movie and I loved it! I thought Kat was a smart, strong-willed, good role model. Her only drawback is how confrontational she can be. Also she lifts her shirt and shows off her chest to a teach to get a classmate out of detention, so beware, although no nudity is seen. Bianca, Kat's younger sister isn't a bad character, she just wants so much to be one of the shallow, vapid 'popular' girls, that she can sometimes come off as weak. There's some bad language but most children these days hear worse just walking through the halls of school. The drinking in the movie and the making fun of the less popular students are the major drawbacks, but even these things can't subtract from this great movie!
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Common Sense says
Engaging but edgy update of Taming of the Shrew.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–14
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of 10 Things I Hate About You was written by Nell Minow
Parents need to know there are a great many references to sex, even by the standards of teen comedies, and especially a number of references to male genitalia, including a boy who draws a picture on the face of another and a boy who pretends to expose himself in the lunchroom, using a bratwurst, as well as the usual teen references to who has "done it." There is a wild party, with teen drinking and smoking, and brief references to drug use. The scene in which a girl bears her breasts to a teacher is worth discussing.
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What’s the Story?
Bianca, a beautiful high school sophomore, longs for a social life. But her father will not let her date until her older sister Kat does. Sound familiar? This is an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" set in a Tacoma, Washington high school. The movie benefits from appealing performers and some genuinely fresh and funny dialogue, but parents should know that it contains a good bit of material that may be inappropriate for younger teens.
Is It Any Good?
Comedian Larry Miller is terrific as the girls' father, overprotective because their mother abandoned the family and because as an obstetrician he sees too many pregnant teenagers. But the teachers in the movie are more juvenile than the kids, including a guidance counselor more concerned with writing a very steamy novel than with the behavior and well-being of the students, an English teacher who insults the kids and is arbitrary with discipline, and a soccer coach who is all but comatose at the sight of a girl's breasts, which she flashes to distract him from a boy's escape from detention.
Parents should also know that there are a great many references to sex, even by the standards of teen comedies, and there is a wild party with teen drinking and smoking, and brief references to drug use. On the positive side, the heroines demonstrate a very healthy attitude and strong self-esteem, defending their hearts and their bodies very capably. One admits to having had a bad sexual experience in 9th grade, then deciding she was not ready for sexual involvement, and learning to think for herself in the future. And when one of the characters decides to drink tequila at a party, she ends up dancing in an embarassing fashion and then throwing up in front of the boy she likes.
Movie Details
Studio: Touchstone Pictures, Director: Gil Junger
Run time: 100 minutes
Theatrical release: 4/1/1999
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual references and language
Run time: 100 minutes
Theatrical release: 4/1/1999
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual references and language
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Perfect for teens!
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Great movie
Love it! It was a great movie
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I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Don't let your KIDS watch it!
I cannot believe that this movie has a rating for kids of 13 years old, and that there are even parents that think its a great movie for their 13 year olds! Come on! It's an awful movie for kids under 15, at least. What's up with people thinking 13 year olds are teenagers and so we can put them in the same bag as 15 year olds and 18 year olds and expose them to the same things? That's crazy!
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Awesome movie
Great movie. Although there is some sexual innuendos and talk of sex. Also some language, teen drinking and smoking. But nothing too bad. Its really funny, but might be awkward to watch as a family.
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
A Fun "Let's Waste Time" Movie
A so-so teen comedy. Nothing too bad for the high school set, and charming enough for a rainy day girls' night. The plot is predictable, and there are a few iffy moments, including a table dance, a fight, and a very nasty "player" boy. Altogether okay for 13+
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
10 things is great show for 12+
Good show to show how 2 sisters can be different. One very smart and popular and one that is tomboy thats ok
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
10 Things I Hate About You is a deffinite Hit!
I love this movie! Strong willed Kat stands up for herself and what she believes in. There is some mild language, and the drinking is a little excessive. Also some sexual references that make it innapropriate for younger children. Overall, i think the love story is very poetic and teens will be able to relate to the characters.
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Depends on the age...
I've seen this movie a couple times actually, but my opinion hasn't changed. The actors/actresses are pretty good and well known but the content is suitable for teens and up. There are sex references and alcohol use. It's just that kind of thing that make it inappropriate for little kids.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
LOVE IT!!!!
Love this movie. Very funny and teens can relate to the movie. I bought it off of iTunes too....worth the money.. WATCH THE MOVIE!!!!!!!
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Good role models
yay
I love this movie
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
LOVED IT!!!!!!
OMG this is my new fave movie! I didn't know how good it was but my mom said it was good so I bought it off of iTunes and I loved it!!!!! It's so funny and the actors and actresses are really good!!!!!!!!!!
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Amazing-Ness!!
Amazing, very funny, cute, entertaining!! Well worth watching!! R.I.P Heath..
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
butterflysecrets
hi this film is great
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
YOUNG HEATH LEDGER
the young heath ledger is an hear. A great movie. A great plot. Not so great language. Not so great sex refrenses
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU!
This adorable teen adaptation of Shakespeare's classic TAMING OF THE SHREW, is undoubtabley sexual in its many penis references, an implied breast flash, go go dancing on a table (drunk), and a penis drawn of a boy's face. This is a great funny movie, but I would suggest Mature 12 year olds and up!
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I rate this title pause for age 17 and give it
Not for kiddies
As an adult, I really enjoyed this movie, but I don't think young children should see it at all. There are way too many sexual and drug/alcohol references, and lots of put-downs.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
A must see!!!
I believe this movie is a must see for anyone older than 16.
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| 60% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 40% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 40% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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