Parents need to know that the female characters are all either bubbleheads or strippers (or women who otherwise openly exploit their sexuality). Black and Asian characters are stereotypically depicted. A stripper is revealed to be a transsexual. An old lady uses the f-word in one scene. While not actually depicted, Jesse and Chester's regular use of alcohol and drugs is a pivotal part of the plot. They also steal the pizzas they're supposed to be delivering for their job. Jesse and Chester visit a strip bar where one of the girls talks about a lap dance they shared the previous night. Jesse gets to place his hand on a woman's bosom. Cartoonish beatings from a group of bad guys. Jesse and Chester bean their captors with a fire extinguisher.

Families can talk about whether they find comedies like this one funny or not. Families can also talk about Jesse and Chester as one-dimensional characters, with little on their minds besides partying and women.