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Knocked Up

(2007, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Raunchy but tender comedy about sex & parenthood.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Yes, there's unprotected sex and rampant drug use, but the consequences of both are made very apparent. Ben and Alison not only decide to have their baby but also to really get to know each other for the child's sake.
  • Violence:

    Some pushing and shoving.
  • Sex:

    Fairly graphic sex scenes -- not in terms of nudity (although Rogen's bare butt is visible), but in the positions and conversation depicted. Everyone discusses sex, whether it's a married couple casually discussing whether to have it or a group of guys debating whether Ben's gonna get some, etc. There's also a realistic representation of pregnancy that includes a woman's hormonal shifts and sexual needs. At the end, there's an almost documentary-style childbirth scene. There's even movie-within-a-movie nudity (Ben's job is to record whenever an actress gets naked on screen). A couple of fairly brief topless scenes (including one graphic-but-funny lap-dance sequence).
  • Language:

    Lots and lots of cursing -- think Tarantino levels but in a funnier context: F-bombs galore (plus all the other "standards"); the "c" word; various euphemisms for sex and genitalia; colorful insults.
  • Consumerism:

    E! Entertainment Television, Ryan Seacrest, Spider-Man 3.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Ubiquitous marijuana use and pot paraphernalia among Ben and his friends. Ben and Pete do mushrooms and hallucinate. Alison and Ben get incredibly drunk before their one-night stand. Clubgoers are shown drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Knocked Up

Parents need to know that, like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, this comedy earns its R rating with drug use, strong language (it's constant, particularly "f--k"), nudity, and nonstop explicit conversations about sex. Naturally, most teenagers will want to see it, especially if they saw Virgin. But be advised -- the main character and his roommates spend nearly all of their time high on marijuana, and the physiological aspects of pregnancy -- from conception to crowning -- are front and center. (On the bright side, after watching all of that, it's a good bet that teens will be much less likely to risk having unprotected sex and may even appreciate what their mothers went through to give birth...)

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the consequences of having sex -- including pregnancy and parenthood. How do movies and TV shows usually depict unplanned pregnancy? How is this movie different? Does the fact that it's a comedy make the issues seem less serious? Do you think Alison and Ben made the right decisions? Why or why not? Families can also discuss the "return" of the R-rated comedy. Do the raunchy bits make movies like this funnier, or do they go overboard?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    buy it

    i love this movie its funny as hell evrybody has there jokes that make this movie sort of realistict. katherine heigel was such a b!tch in this movie though . paul rudd was halarius

  2. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Perfect for young adults who know right from wrong

    The movie was very funny however, there was a strong use of sex and drugs. The movie was not tended to be used as a role model for adolecents. The mishaps that occur are funny but it would be sad if a kid aspired to be Seth Rogen.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Bad for kids but good movie

    it's ok there is sex though if you think your kid is mature enough i say ages 10 and up.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    They already know

    Anyone who expected a movie with Seth Rogen in it about getting pregnant unintentionally was going to be happy go lucky shouldn't have seen it. This was a really great movie and was terrific about dealing with unplanned pregnancy. People will say that younger kids shouldn't see it but realize that most kids above the age of 12 swear on a daily basis and most kids above the age of 14 know someone who smokes pot, if they don't themselves.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    sexually graphic

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    its a good movie but not really for kids you will crack up

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Great Movie

    I really liked this movie. It was a humorous film, and at the same time had a good ending. It was just a fun movie to watch. I think it's on for ages 13+, if the kid is mature, because this movie has a lot of swear words, a lot of drug use, and the movie is very sexual. The drug use in this movie is just about the worst it can get. If the teens are mature enough though, they will know that this is just Hollywood and it's not an ideal situation. It's a very fun movie in my opinion though. The two main characters talk a lot about what is going to happen with the baby, and he becomes more mature towards the end of the film. I really liked it.

  8. I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    it was an ok movie. wouldnt watch it again

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    this movie was halarious....i think that young children should wathch this to learn about sex....it is a great example.

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Depends

    Honestly, when it comes to this movie I'd say it depends on your kid. If they're more mature, then I'd say this movie is a 14+. If they're not, then I'd say 16+.

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 0.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    e.g. You should think twice before going with a tween!

    i liked this movie

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    AWSOME

    This movie is really good and funny

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 4.0

    Raunchy movie with heart of gold.

    This movie is very good and very funny.Despite The raunchy sexual content the story actually has heart and is really sweet when it comes down to it.It should be fine for any teen older than 15.

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0

    hazeleyes-browneyes

    yea that movie is awsome and funny and the guy and the girl that plays it is funny and it makes me laugh so bye

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    this movie is so great note me la8ter bye.

  16. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 14 and give it 3.0

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    Was pretty funny, I laughed a few times throughout it. It had some serious things in it and I got tired of seeing Him do drugs every 2 mins of the movie lolz

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Knocked Up will make you laugh.

    In this hilarious riot from the talented Writer/Director Judd Apatow will have you in stitches through the whole movie. Seth Rogen is crude and lovable as stoner Ben. On the other side of town there is the pretty blonde Allison(Katherine Heigl). The two have an encounter at a club and then after a drunken one night stand. The two realise they have nothing in common and part. About 8 weeks later she breaks the news to him about her being pregnant. The two try and work things out and turns out to be a hilarious and heartwarming journey. After you see this movie you'll want to see more.

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0

    Judd Apatow is a genius

    Great movie that, if watched right, can be a good lessen for teens who don't fully understand the problems caused by unprotected sex. Recommended for no one younger than 15.

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

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