this movie was halarious....i think that young children should wathch this to learn about sex....it is a great example.
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Knocked Up
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Raunchy but tender comedy about sex & parenthood.
updated 10.15.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–17
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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...)
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
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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Lives in ConnecticutI rate this title on for age 5 and give it- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Lives in MichiganI rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- 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+.
Lives in South CarolinaI rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
e.g. You should think twice before going with a tween!
i liked this movie
Lives in MinnesotaI rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
AWSOME
This movie is really good and funny
Lives in WashingtonI rate this title on for age 15 and give itRaunchy 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.
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| 50% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 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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