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Mystery Alaska

(1999, Rated R, Comedy)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Grown-up Mighty Ducks isn't meant for kids.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Inuit characters treated very respectfully
  • Violence :

    Mild
  • Sex :

    Many and explicit
  • Language:

    Frequent and vivid
  • Consumerism:

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

    Some, including operating heavy machinery while intoxicated
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Mystery Alaska

Parents need to know that this movie has very strong and very vivid language, including locker-room style descriptions of sex, a child's use of four-letter words played for humor, a wounded man's use of very strong language played for humor, a character who has casual sex with almost every woman he meets (and who apologizes to the husband of one of them, with no suggestion that this might make the woman seem like property), explicit depictions of sexual encounters, including one between teens, and some violence (punched noses, semi-accidental shooting resulting in minor injury). The teen girl says that she wants to have sex because she's afraid of losing her boyfriend, which parents may want to discuss. The boy makes it clear that he's perfectly comfortable with waiting and doesn't want to do it for that reason. They then go ahead, but aren't able to complete the act, which causes great feelings of insecurity for both of them. Her mother, though clearly uncomfortable, responds with sympathy and support.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Hockey Rules Eh!

    For those fans who love movies like Young Blood, and Slap Shot, Mystery Alaska is right up your alley! Great movie for the Adults, Full of Humor, Sexuality, and HOCKEY! A must rent

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