Don't get me wrong, this movie is funny, but it is heavy on sexual content, and there is a frightening moment when an adorable calf is almost shot. Definitly not for younger kids. But there is a message on family and friendship that should not be overlooked. The main character learns that the thing that means most to him is his family over the course of the movie. There is also a part where the three main characters risk their lives to save each other and a calf from rapids. There is also a non-drinking message, for when one man gets drunk, there are dire consequeces. There is a fair amount of bad language, but overall, this is a good movie for teens and up.
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City Slickers
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Lassos midlife-crisis laughs; teens and up.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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Parents need to know that the main characters get involved in life-threatening situations, such as being gored by a bull and almost dying in a rushing river. Heavy drinking leads to the death of two horses and the maiming of a minor character, as well as a fistfight and threats to kill a calf. Main characters make sexual jokes aimed at women, and one man cheats on his wife. That said, as midlife-crisis comedies go, this one is kinder and gentler than many that have followed it.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Mitch is dissatisfied in his life. Does that happen to any of the adults in your household? How does it affect the children? Does Mitch blame his family for his unhappiness? What roles do his friends play in helping Mitch become happy again? How does he resolve his problems? It might be a good time to talk to kids about how adults handle the stresses in their lives (and remind them that it's not their fault when parents are unhappy). That could lead to a larger discussion of how everyone in the family handles stress and unhappiness.
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- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Funny, but innapropriate for young kids
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