This movie is way too funny
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Hot Rod
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Awesomely dumb slapstick is for teens and adults only.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Hot Rod
Parents need to know that, like Jackass and The Dudesons before it, Hot Rod is a nearly nonstop cavalcade of stunts, pratfalls, and injuries. However, Rod never gets seriously hurt, and teens may be tempted to attempt several of the stunts. The movie also talks about the death of Rod's father and the animosity his stepfather holds for him, which may be difficult for teens who have been through the same. There's also lots of profanity, crude humor, and drug-related jokes.
Read our full review by Heather Boerner
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the appeal of dangerous stunts like those Rod attempts and at which he usually fails. Unlike shows like Jackass, this is fictional, and teens don't see the physical effects these stunts have on the people who attempt them. Why are the stunts, in particular, and violence, in general, funny in this movie?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
older tweens+ also very very funny
iffy for 12: COMIC VIOLENCE, CRUDE SEXUAL HUMOR, SMOKING DRINKING AND DRUG REFERENCES AND SOME STRONG LANGUAGE, AND DANGEROUS STUNTS NOT TO BE RE-ENACTED
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
awesome!!!!!
this movie is hilarious! it mad me laugh many times. the only bad thing about this movie is that the language is a little strong but otherwise its awesome
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
BAD LANGUAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lots and lots and lots of bad language you name it they have every curse word.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
Very Good
This was a great movie. There is non-stop swearing and violence. Some sexual content. And kids should not try the stunts. But the main point of the movie is positive
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Ok for older kids but not tweens
I was surprised that no one mentioned the use of a certain term to express mail excitedness or the brief but very noticible computer video of two dogs mating that was being watched by the younger brother. I would have found that information helpful. Ok for older kids who will find it to be like Napoleon Dynamite but with stunts.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Funniest movie i have seen....
I loved it... Slapstick comedy, was so funny... in some parts my friends and i rewinded it five times to watch one part... haha im lauging out loud even thinking about it!!! A lot more kid friendly then most of The Lonely Island's work...
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
perfect for all ages
I love this movie SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much!!! i wish i could buy every copy of it for my own to privately distribute :) I watched it with my kids and we learned many good lessons and values to keep us big and strong, like Broccoli, but a movie. I
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
hahahahahahahahahaahahahah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i lov it i lov it i lov it omg this is one of the funniest movies i have ever seen
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
hot rod review by critic07
It is my second favorite to tropic thunder, it ble my freakin' mind. i loved it. If you haven't seen it, your an idiot! HOT ROD ROCKS!!!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Cool Beans!
This was probably the stupidest funny movie ever. I would sooner compare it to Scary Movie than the stupidly un-funny Napolean Dynamite. Of course the crashes will be hilarious to anyone who likes watching people get hurt, but I was surprised by the great timing of the dumbest moments put in a movie. The movie makes things as random as making a song out of "Cool Beans" (My favorite part) or watching a wrestling match between a taco and a grilled cheese sandwich hilarious. As far as language, there's plenty. a F--k, "Oh, s--t!" is repeated, p---y is used once, and refrences to "smashed d--kholes" and "boner police". Not for anyone under 13.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Silly, dumb but kind of lovable story
Some of the dialogue you will find yourself saying, HUH? But it's just plain silly. I would never let my kids watch Jackass because he is. But the main character here is actually lovable in a weird sort of dorky way. The drinking, although constant, is not portrayed in the "party" atmosphere like a lot of other movies. For the first time when I heard the worst curse in here (f**k), I actually laughed in front of my 12 year old! The way it was delivered was very funny & with good timing. The character was very deserving of the comment he got.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Napolean Dynamite on a moped
If you liked Napolean Dynamite, you'll probably like this. It's just weird that way. To compare it to Jackass is way off base. The "actors" on Jackass are disrespectful rich kids who crave attention. Hot Rod is just a movie about a dork who dreams of being a stunt man. Nothing that will make you turn your head in disgust.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Some funny parts
This movie looked really funny and just was not. thee very few parts that made me laugh tord the end just got really boring. There is quite a bit of language and adult material but I think it will be ok for kids 14+
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
This was a painful comedy to watch...
it could have been more action and better humor. It was pitiful.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
funnier than Napeolean Dynamite
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
I nearly rolled off my seat!
This was one of those movies where the humor was so dumb it was hilarious. There were several parts that made no sense whatsoever but were hilarious at the same time. I laughed so hard a couple times that I had tears running down my face and I nearly rolled off my seat! If you liked Napoleon Dynamite and the old Airplane and Naked Gun movies then you would definitely love this movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Insanely hilarious, hardly inapropriate!
The movie was absolutely hilarious, very random, and very very silly. There are only a few inapropriate parts,there is some bad language, but alot of violence. But its just so funny! Recommended for ages 11+
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| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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