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Jackass: The Movie

(2002, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    More idiotic and dangerous than the show. Really.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 16 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    All characters are white males, and all males cheerfully go "below and beyond" for a laugh, embarrassing their friends and putting them in dangerous situations. Some stunts are very dangerous, and even though the movie includes a "do not try this at home" advisory, is it really enough?
  • Violence:

    Painful, real-life injuries throughout.
  • Sex:

    Extreme real-life abuse that includes insertion of various substances and objects into orifices.
  • Language:

    Extreme: "f--k" and everything else exclaimed often (especially during stunts).
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Jackass: The Movie

Parents need to know that this movie earns its R rating due to the excessive display of bodily fluids and use of vulgar language. But there's no MPAA rating that would provide any useful guidance about the movie's inappropriateness for audiences of any age. Parents should know that the movie includes very disgusting and visually explicit gags.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the difference between innocent slapstick humor and the kind of slapstick found in this film. When do they take it too far? Why would someone put themselves through these stunts? It's also worth discussing the kids who try to duplicate these stunts (despite the warnings) and end up seriously hurt. Are warnings really enough to stop some kids? Do the makers of these films and the MTV show have a responsibility for the safety of others beyond the posted warnings? Why or why not?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    lol !!! Funny !!!

    Im 13 and i watched it, i think it was funny, i've seen worse than this, at age 13 you already know about this stuff ...funny : D

  2. I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Tons of stunts performed that kids may imitate. It's also pretty gross, definitely not for anyone under 14, even then anyone who has a tendency to imitate should not watch this film.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    get over it

    in todays world teens and tweens know alot more than you think and most of them find stuff like this hilarious i watch it with my girlfriends, guys and my boyfriend it just stupid funny stuff. language is not that big of a deal your payin more attentoin to the stunt any ways. overall they do stuf like hit each other in the nuts and prank people. in one they sneak on a golf course and hide and blow an air horn when the guy raises his golf club. just buy the censored version( i saw the uncensored) and you'll be fine

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    i laughed then i cried xD

    well, this is the best movie ever xD

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    When did boys become bad?

    O.k. I'm sorry, this isn't much of a review, but look at all the descriptions for the Jackass things on this site. They all say something about "It's all a bunch of immature boys" or "No wonder there aren't any women on here." The basic anti-male stuff. I'm a guy and I actually take great offense to the amount of anti-male sexism in todays world. For example: Try to find one commercial where the guy or dad isn't portrayed as a lazy bum, slob, loser, or just a clueless guy. The guys in commercials are always clueless!! It's insulting- we do more than drink beer.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This movie rulez!

    I saw this with my cousins on Comedy Central. This movie is so damn funny. Man all the stunts are so stupid. That's why it's rated R. My fave stunt was when Steve-O shot out an air horn when some guy who was golfing lifted his golf club. That was not rude and very funny. But most of the stunts are disgustingly crude and very, very, very funny. If you're over 12 you can watch the censored version.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    Wow...

    This movie was just plain STUPID! I hate Jackass.

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 4.0

    grotesque, replulsive, discusting, horrible, FUNNY!

    My friend and I were up late one night and we turned on comedy central, and this movie was playing. We watched it, and it is so incredibly discusting and gross. It is really funny, and kind of enjoyable if you enjoy this type of stuff, but it's pretty gross. It's definately for 17+ or even if you're over 17 you may not want to see it. I liked it though...(kind of)

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    It really wasn't as bad as people say

    I saw Jackass:The Movie last year, and honestly, I thought it was hilarious. Then again, I am probably the most anti-censorship person I know. Overall it was very funny and appealed to the base emotions. If you're looking to be moved emotionally, don't watch Jackass. It mainly appeals to the non-family audience.

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    right

    this is ok for anyone above 13, the swearing may be an issue and if you don't like blood then this is not for you

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I laughed

    This movie rocked out loud. For those peeps that don't like it it's just funny stuff(stupid stuff)

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    It depends...

    I loved this movie! People may find MUCH of this movie to be crude but if have strong stomach and a good sense of humor, you can't go wrong with this movie.

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    JACKASS

    If you watch MTV, you will find that the movie JACKASS is all about pushing boundaries. Frankly this could have easily been a PG-13 rated film since the nudity is extremely discreet except their rears. The language is obvious since they are basically trying to kill themselves. The humor is stupid funny in which you laugh at the most ludacris idiotic things. I bought this and then sold it at a CD store since I got sick of it in about 2 weeks but it is funny.

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    The Worst ever made

    This movie should've never been made. It just goes to show that if someone can produce it, it's made. Everything about it is terrible and shouldn't be out there.

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

    So funny....

    It was a great show, so why not make a movie. I think it is the best movie this year (or Anger Management either one). You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll say "It is still cool to see people ride in a grocery cart, I'm glad I tried it."

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    funniest movie ever

    extremely funny. very creative worth what u pay

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