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Juno

(2007, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Ellen Page)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Brilliant teen pregnancy comedy is funny, moving.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Teens engage in premarital sex and don't appear to treat their virginity very seriously. Serious issues, such as abortion, are treated with irreverence. But little of it feels disrespectful; rather, it appears to reflect a general sense of hyperawareness among today's teens. Despite her jaded exterior, Juno is intelligent, resilient, and resourceful, and ultimately acts out of concern and love.
  • Violence:

    Nothing but verbal sparring.
  • Sex:

    Plenty of talk -- this is, after all, a movie about a teenager who gets pregnant -- but little is seen onscreen. There are flashes of a 16-year-old's bare legs and hints that she and her partner have removed their underwear, but there's no real nudity (though the boy takes his shirt off, the girl keeps hers on). Words like "humping" are bandied about to discuss hookups, some of which are described as "magnificent." A young couple kisses tenderly.
  • Language:

    Strong for a PG-13. Language is both colorful (lots of variations on the words "s--t," as well as uses of "a--hole," "bastard," and "dick") and creative ("f--ketty"). Juno flashes the finger once.
  • Consumerism:

    Juno drinks from a bottle of Sunny D (label clearly visible); mentions of Smirnoff Ice, Boons, Adderall, Sonic Youth, Pellegrino, and Vitamin water. Much swooning over guitar brands like Les Paul and Fender.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Discussion of both drinking and taking drugs, but no glimpses of actual use of either. Juno mentions selling her Adderall (an ADD drug).
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Juno

Parents need to know that this well-written, warmhearted comedy tackles a very serious subject: teen pregnancy. It has real bite, as well as frank sex talk and some swearing, which makes it iffy for younger viewers. But there's plenty here to appeal to older teens -- not the least of which is Superbad's Michael Cera, who co-stars. Unlike a lot of teen-centric Hollywood fare, the film doesn't condescend. Even its treatment of teen pregnancy, which may appear cavalier at first, comes across as sensitive and mature in the end.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about teen sex and pregnancy. Can you think of other movies and TV shows that have tackled these subjects? How does this film approach the topics differently? Does Juno's journey seem realistic? What about how she handles her situation? Do you think things would be likely to work out similarly in real life? What are your family's beliefs about teen sex? Are teens and parents in agreement or not?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    It's preety good but probally not age aprpiate i don't know if i spelled that wrong but it was pretty good :D

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    It's preety good but probally not age aprpiate i don't know if i spelled that wrong but it was pretty good :D

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    Great for teens.

    Although this sounds unappropriate, but i was 8 when i first saw this movie, on the t.v. on a plane, and it probably wasn't suitable but as soon as i saw it it became my favourite movie ever and it still is! Fantastic!!!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    for teens

    its another teen pregnancy movie. if you can wathc the other than you can watch this.

  5. I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Its a love or hate movie, watch 'em if you got 'em

    I found the entire movie to just be one huge collection of awkward moments. If your kid really wants to see it... I say go for it! Just encourage them not to make some of the mistakes made in this movie. there is a chance to learn something here... *winks*

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Nice movie but not for younger children.

    Juno faces pregnancy and very little is described how, so the movie shows the problems faced, not how the problem was created. So, what r u waiting for???This is a very important message needed for teens in future of their lives.

  7. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Mature tweens and teens...

    So funny! Very sweet, sarcastic humor with some very touching scenes. Although you may not want your child to see this because of the obvious teenage pregnancy, it's not graphic and it's very sweet. Ellen Page is wonderful along with Micheal Cera...

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Depends on the kid but in general... off for 10 and under iffy for 11-13 and good for 14 and up

    Besides the sex, swearing, and little reference to drugs, it's a well put together, directed, and written movie that all depends on how mature the kid or viewer is. I saw it when I was 11 or so which was normal because I have a step-sister who is now 25 and I come from a mature family (meaning I am mature) So depending how how the parent raises the child and how exposed they are to the concept of getting pregnant. Give some condsideration before showing it to children

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Haven't Seen It But...

    Since I haven't actually seen the movie, all I can say is that premarital sex is alright by me. Also, it shows Juno is a strong and righteous teenager by not aborting her accidental child. Abortion is murder.

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Haven't Seen It But...

    Since I haven't actually seen the movie, all I can say is that premarital sex is alright by me. Also, it shows Juno is a strong and righteous teenager by not aborting her accidental child. Abortion is murder.

  11. I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Its a heavy movie to watch, something that I would recommend an audience of 16+. It deals with one of todays bigger issues of teen pregnancies which has been a growing problem in our nation in recent years. The cast is likeable and over is a well thought out and written movie. It would be a good movie for the older teens to watch so that they may get a better understanding of what a family has to go through during those tough times. Often times helecopter parents will tell their kids just "no sex" and give little reason as to why, or give them horror stories to scare them out of having kids in the first place. But in this movie it shows what a teen has to go through and how the parents may react also. The main character faces against difficult decisions whether to abort the child or not and how her choices will effect her life and conscience. In the end though she comes out a more mature being from her experience. A good movie for any mature teen.

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    great

    I really liked it. I thought it is ok for anyone in middle school who can understand it. I only say this because when it first came out half my class hardly got a single joke.

  13. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title off for age 15 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    hate it!!!!!!!!!!!!

    hate hate it it!!!!

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for teens who like romance

    Really good movie. Shows what would happen if a teen got pregnant and how it would be like.

  15. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    If you want your teens to think pregnancy is cool...

    Teenage girl shoplifts from a storekeeper who is kind to her, vomits in her mother's favorite vase and has unprotected sex with a boy she doesn't even like very much. She makes the important decision of whether or not to have an abortion based on her dislike of the other women in the doctor's waiting room. She is shallow and irresponsible but the movie asks us to love her because she is quirky and cute. False values from a dangerously charming role model.

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    GREAT

    It was great, I have watched this movie so many times. I think it is perfect for 13 year olds and up :)

  17. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 14 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Funny, sweet comedy teens will love.

    Teen freindly flick starring Micheal Sera and Ellen Page that has a great message about teen pregnency and relationships.

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    hated this watched it with my brother and was wayy akward had to turn it off half way :S maybe if i was with my friends but not a family movie

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    This movie is awsome. I laughed and thought it was one of the sweetest movies of the whole year. the F-word is used once. there is sexual material but thats a no brainer. good movie and worth checking out.

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