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National Lampoon's Van Wilder

(2002, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Tim Matheson, Tara Reid, Ryan Reynolds)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    The grossest, most disgusting humor imaginable.

updated 06.24.09

Why We Rated This off for Ages 16 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Student from India portrayed stereotypically.
  • Violence :

    Not an issue.
  • Sex :

    Extremely explicit sexual references and situations.
  • Language:

    Extremely strong language.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Drinking and drug use portrayed as harmless fun for those over 18.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About National Lampoon's Van Wilder

Parents need to know that this movie has the grossest and most disgusting humor imaginable, involving every possible bodily function. There are extended jokes about the size of a dog's testicles. Characters drink to excess. Van's beneficence includes getting compliant girls for boys who would otherwise not have anyone to have sex with.

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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    inappropriate but hilarious

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 4.0

    I laughed and yelled at the language and sex stuff so my little siblings cant hear it

    FUNNY. I laughed but had to yell at the bad parts so my siblings couldnt hear it. I like this movie but I like vacation, check my rivew for that too.

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Really Funny Movie, but really not for anyone under the age of 17

    Contains a lot of explicit content in it, mostly sex wise. A lot of nudity, a dog with big balls, sex, language throught out, and of course, drugs and alcohol.

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

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Anonymous
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    FFFFFUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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