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Clueless

(1995, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Brittany Murphy, Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Charming, funny take on Jane Austen's Emma.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some questionable behavior, although Cher's heart is in the right place.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Sex jokes, some implied sex.
  • Language:

    Some strong language, including "s--t."
  • Consumerism:

    Constant mention of labels, designers, stores, etc. The characters are very consumerist, but they all mean well.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Scenes of teens drinking and taking drugs.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Clueless

Parents need to know that the movie contains some strong language, scenes of teens drinking and taking drugs, and some implied sex. There's also a lot of therapeutic shopping. It's edgy, but teens can handle it.

Read our full review by Sarah Wenk

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the ways that Cher is less than honest with herself about her motivations for her "good deeds," and what different choices she might have made. Tai is also a character who is less than true to herself, and pays a price. Was what she went through worth it? Does Cher learn and grow over the course of the story? Families might also want to look at Austen's novel and see how the adaptation reflects the original.

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  1. I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Great movie, but some sexual content.

    I loved this movie! I watched it at age eleven with my mom and fell in love with this movie! But you should know that if you watch this movie, there's gonna be a little bit of sexual content in some of the parts of the movie. So, maybe if you feel uncomfortable with that, you should wait until you have "the talk" with your parents.

  3. I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    NOT FOR KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    the girl is real nice and get a date for a teacher,and likes doing good deeds,bt her freinds say s**t a LOT. and they talk about sex and almost have it....,.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 3.0

    funnyy

    good moviiiiiiiie.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    e.g. Perfect for older kids, but not for tweens

    Really good. [:

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Dumb,dumb, dumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    A super dumb movie, a butchering of Jane austen

  7. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    it was good but a little questionable.

    i liked this movie overall - but it did have little comments in it like when a best friend of one girl calls her a nasty name like ____ virgin. but she was basically saying that that was a bad thing. i thought that was just ridiculous. a few friends also go to a party which involves a little drug-usage. the main character's best friend makes out with her 'gangster' boyfriend in the car with her in the back seat. The main character is not very happy with herself toward the end but then gets the guy she wants, etc...

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 4.0

    hello people

    talks abbout sex and has alot of drug refrences and some cursing

  11. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    lol lol lol lol (That's me laughing just thinking about the movie)

    It is hilarious!!!! That's really all that needs to be said. Sort of explains it all. However, I even cringed and had to take a peek at my brother to see if he was able to handle it at some parts because of all of the sexual comments. Unless your kid is mature enough, I would recommend this for teens 13 +. That's about the age I saw it first.

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  13. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I laughed lots! Classic teen movie!

    I know this isnt really my kinda movie, but i must admit, it was REALLY funny! My twin sister begged me to watch it so i caved. Some of the jokes are reasonable sexual (references to genetals being crooked, virginity and periods are about as bad as it gets) and there is quite alot of bad behavior here, but Cher herself is a sweety! The only little concern for 13 year olds is the casual drug use. Cher admits smoking weed round the clock is bad, however her and her friends still smoke some at a party... Overall GREAT movie! There's nothing in here 13 year olds cant handle.

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