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Pretty Woman

(1990, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Hector Elizondo, Richard Gere, Julia Roberts)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Cinderella meets the Sunset Strip.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The main character is a prostitute. Other characters are consumed by greed and materialism. However, by the movie's end, consequences are realized and the main characters learn from their mistakes.

  • Violence:

    One scene of attempted rape.

  • Sex:

    Prostitution, sexual imagery, and discussion. Main characters do promote safe-sex behavior.

  • Language:

    Few isolated incidents of profanity.

  • Consumerism:

    Luxury brands and high-designer lines are glamorized in the film.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A few scenes of drug dealing, alcohol and tobacco use, though not blatant.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pretty Woman

Parents need to know that this film contains adult themes, strong sexual references, and sexual imagery. Prostitution is one of the main issues dealt with in the movie. There are scenes of scantly-clad women, drug dealing, tobacco and alcohol use, and an incident of attempted rape. There is also occasional profanity.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the harsh realities and dangers of prostitution, as compared to the film's portrayal of it in the film. Parents could discuss how the film treats the objectification of women. Does being a prostitute make Vivian a lesser person? Vivian's physical makeover brings up the issue of appearance and its relation to self-esteem. How does her transformation alter the way she perceives herself and is perceived by other people? Another good point of discussion is the movie's commentary on greed, morals and materialism in today's society. Does money buy Edward happiness?
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