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Here on Earth

(2002, Rated PG-13, Drama, Starring Josh Hartnett, Chris Klein, Leelee Sobieski)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Contrived plot purposely pulls at heartstrings.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not a minority in sight (except the judge) in this lily white imagining of small town America. Some crass sexual humor.

  • Violence:

    Lots of fisticuffs. The female lead dies of cancer, which can be upsetting, especially if a teen has dealt with, or fears, loss.

  • Sex:

    Plenty of teenage sexuality, starting with crude jokes about body parts that fit in car tailpipes and what to do with handcuffs. While nothing explicit is shown, the two leads spend the night together, waking up in bed.

  • Language:

    Occasional mild to moderate profanity. One little girl flips the finger.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Underage drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Here on Earth

Parents need to know that the female lead dies of cancer; even if it's obvious emotional manipulation, it can still be upsetting, especially if a teen has dealt with, or fears, loss. They should also be aware that there's plenty of teenage sexuality here, starting with crude jokes about body parts that fit in car tailpipes and what to do with handcuffs. While nothing explicit is shown, the two leads spend the night together, waking up in bed.

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