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License to Wed

(2007, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Robin Williams, Mandy Moore, John Krasinski)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Predictable wedding comedy is all about Williams.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Sends the message that if you truly want to marry someone, you'll overcome all your differences (and skip premarital counseling with a crazy minister). Reverend Frank is a very unorthodox (and intrusive) man of the cloth, going so far as to conduct illegal surveillance on the couples in his class.
  • Violence:

    Ben gets hit by a baseball while playing catch and ends up with a bloody nose.
  • Sex:

    Sadie and Ben make out in bed and are shown right before having sex (she starts to undress him). They kiss and fool around in several scenes but stop short of doing the deed -- as per the reverend's instructions. Ben says he wants to play "pickle me, tickle me." The reverend encourages Sadie and Ben to discuss their likes and dislikes "in bed" with him. Ben's best friend jokes about not "getting any" after you're married. Safe sex isn't addressed specifically.
  • Language:

    "S--t," "ass," "jackass," "pissed," "hell," "dammit," etc. One phrase that sounds worse than it is: "What the flock!"
  • Consumerism:

    Sandals resort, 1-800-Flowers, Chicago Cubs, Dora the Explorer.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters (all of age) drink wine, beer, and champagne at bars and parties.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About License to Wed

Parents need to know that teen girls -- especially those who are fans of Mandy Moore or The Office star John Krasinski -- will be interested in this romantic comedy. Because the plot revolves around a wacky minister's intense premarital counseling course, there's lots of talk about sexuality, parenting, communicating, and intimacy, but it's all handled in a comedic manner. The reverend's "no sex before the honeymoon" rule is harmlessly discussed and tested in many scenes -- although safe sex isn't discussed specifically. Language is on the mild side but includes "s--t," and "ass." The minister is highly unorthodox and all-too-willing to intrude inappropriately (illegal surveillance, for example) on couples in his class.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how romantic comedies typically depict engaged couples and weddings. Is the depiction at all realistic? Do you think a realistic look at a wedding would be as funny? What do you think of Robin Williams' portrayal of a clergyman? Do you prefer him in comedies or dramas?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    If you want to kill time, please watch this movie. Isn't my favorite by any means, but it had a great story line,but only an OK way of pulling it off. Not something you would have stuck in your mind for long.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    I Lost 6 BRAIN CELLS!!!!!!

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

    Blech...

    Do not waste your time with this movie. If you like the stars, you are better off sticking to their better movies/television shows.

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

    ok

    Not as good as it looked! But there were some funny parts. I think ok for 12+

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    It was Alright

    Just another one of those movies to kill time.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Funny

    Honestly, the only reason I saw this was because I love love love John Krasinski. Mandy Moore and Robin Williams are cool to, but I love JKras on The Office so I had to watch it. Unfortunately, it was ALL about Robin Williams, but it was still funny and entertaining, something to watch when you're bored.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    i laughed

    this movie was awesome,i would love to see it again.

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Great Easy Going Comedy

    This movie was way better than I had expected it to be. As a minister I took some offense to Robin Williams' character, but not enought o keep me from seeing it again. It was an all around fun movie. This is one you will want to buy on DVD and keep around to pull out once in a while or to entertain.

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

    SEXy stuff

    the language in this movie was very bad!!! a no, no for kids under 18...they had alot of sex and it got tooooooooo far!! parents, watch out@

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Delaware
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    It was pretty funny.

    I liked it. It was a good movie.

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    i laughed so much...

    When there's a movie wit Robin Williams in it, you know that it can't be bad! I ignored the reviews and saw it during the second week of its showings. I would see it if I were you!

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0

    sporadic funnyness

    After reading so many negative reviews about this movie I wondered if I really wanted to see it. My family and I including my 21 year old and 24 year old came with my wife and I. I had not much of an expectation, but really, it was not as bad as I had been reading, in fact, parts were really funny. I miss robin williams and some of his zaniness, and although he goes over the top sometimes. he was still the one I had come to love as an actor. I hope you go to see it, not with children under age of 10. Happy viewing..

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    awsome

    its cool and teens must watch

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