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Mystic Pizza

(1988, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Julia Roberts, Lili Taylor, Annabeth Gish)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Charming coming-of-age film infused with romance.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    The tourist board of Mystic Connecticut and the real Mystic Pizza shop that still exists today surely benefited by this.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Alcohol use, but not abuse.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Mystic Pizza

Parents need to know that this film deals with adult subject matter –- sexuality, economic class issues, and infidelity. There are strong messages here about the importance of friendship and family -- and of staying true to one's self.

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  • Families can talk about what kind of things make you feel embarrassed about your family -- and what do you love about it? Why are roots important? What role does social class play in society? How does it determine your friendships and other relationships?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

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

    Entertaining movie

    This is a pretty decent movie that's worth watching. There's some strong profanity (including the f-bomb, used once in a sexual sense), and some mild to moderate sexual references, but not too much to worry about. Though the main characters do make mistakes and sometimes exhibit poor judgment, they clearly care about each other and their romantic interests and try to work their problems out.

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