Best In Show is HILARIOUS, but not appropriate or understandable for kids under 15 or 16. There are several inappropriate sexual references (an awkward discussion of a couple's sex life)(a married woman who meets several ex-boyfriends who make sexual comments about her, making her husband very uncomfortable) (several french kisses between straight and same-sex couples). Role models are iffy. Some are good and sweet, while others are neurotic and unkind. The humor is excellent for those old enough to appreciate it. Best for mature teenagers and adults.
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Hilarious and offbeat but humor is pretty grownup.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
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About Best in Show
Parents need to know that this movie contains strong language, sexual references, same-sex kissing, and adultery. Most teens won't be too interested in the material.
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Lives in ConnecticutI rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
Excellent, Hilarious Mocumentary
- Lives in ConnecticutI rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
pure flippin hilarity
I cant lie-this movies one of the funniest ive ever seen! but the portrayal of gay characters is a little excessive. not too bad with the language though.
- Lives in GeorgiaI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
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"Positive portrayal of gay characters" is iffy. I don't see what is wrong with this. Social behavior may be iffy for other reasons, but for positive portrayal of gays? I don't believe that that is a bad thing. The movie isn't good for kids, but not because of the gays.
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- Lives in ArizonaI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Hilarious! Good for kids 13+
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