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Boys and Girls

(2000, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Jason Biggs, Freddie Prinze Jr., Claire Forlani)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Silly star crossed sex obsessed love flick.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Mostly white characters. Several instances of tasteless humor.

  • Violence:

    A football player goes after a costumed mascot with a lance.

  • Sex:

    Provocative dancing. Lots of talk about sex, including mentions of orgasms. Amy, in a moment of sexual confusion, kisses Jennifer. Jennifer and Ryan kiss and undress each other before sex (little is shown). Hunter and Amy have sex. Hunter has a sexual fantasy.

  • Language:

    Occasional mild sexually-themed language, and some cursing.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Most characters spend more time drinking than studying.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Boys and Girls

Parents need to know that this movie has occasional mild sexually themed language, and some cursing. Most characters spend more time drinking than studying. Ryan cheats on his girlfriend. Hunter lies throughout and encourages Ryan to deceive Amy (Jennifer's roommate). Hunter makes disparaging comments about the elderly. Provocative dancing. Lots of talk about sex, including mentions of orgasms. Amy, in a moment of sexual confusion, kisses Jennifer. Jennifer and Ryan kiss and undress each other before sex (little is shown). Hunter and Amy have sex. Hunter has a sexual fantasy. A football player goes after a costumed mascot with a lance.

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  • Families can talk about whether they think this film realistically depicts college life. In general, how does the media portray college and young adults? Also, what do you think about Hunter's lying in order to attract women? Why do you think he resorted to that tactic?
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