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America's Sweethearts

(2001, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Billy Crystal, John Cusack, Julia Roberts)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    So-so sitcom-like story of estranged movie stars.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    None
  • Violence:

    None
  • Sex:

    Some sexual references, references to adultery, masturbation
  • Language:

    Mild profanity, strong sexual references
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking
 

What Parents Need to Know

About America's Sweethearts

Parents need to know that this movie is raunchier than many PG-13s, with strong language and sexual references and situations, and some comic violence. Characters drink and use (and possibly abuse) prescription drugs. A mental breakdown is treated as a comic development, mere self-indulgence rather than a legitimate illness.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the movie presents movie star life. Do you think this is an accurate depiction of how celebrities live? What do you think are the good and bad parts of being famous?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    The Funniest movie eva!!!!!

    the 1st half hour was boring but u have 2 watch it to understand the rest of the movie! it's not so inappropriate 1 f word, 1 s word, 2 b words, 2 d words. and no sexual content execpt a little kiss and thats it. this movie is ok for kids!!! and its the best movie ever!!!!!!!!

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