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Pretty in Pink

(1986, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring James Spader, Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Dated, but still fun for teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some bad behavior on display.

  • Violence:

    A fist fight at school, a student is thrown into the Girls' Bathroom.

  • Sex:

    Kissing, sex references.

  • Language:

    Some profanity.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters who drink excessively are meet with negative consequences. A character is seen rolling a joint. Smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pretty in Pink

Parents need to know that this film features teenagers in mature situations. Adults and teens are shown using crude language, drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, cavorting in their underwear, and trashing a home during a party. A character is seen rolling a joint. Excessive bad behavior is portrayed in a negative light and usually results in negative consequences.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how financial status and conformist behavior play roles in determining popularity. Parents may want to share and compare their own high school experiences with their kids to bridge the generation gap. They could use this film to discuss and encourage their kids to recognize the value of their classmates' differences.
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    october1985
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0

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  2. Adult Reviewer
    copperzinc
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    GloBugXOXO
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I'm such an 80s dork....lol

    I love 80s movies... Breakfast Club... The Outsiders... Sixteen Candles... The Goonies... they're fab. P.I.P is awesome, but it's best for 12 and up. I LOVE duckie, he reminds me so much of my friend....haha

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    PunkRedSkittles_ ...
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    80's love

    I really enjoyed this movie. ALtho when it came out i wasnt born yet or even planned i really connected to this movie when i first saw it & i believe all kids around the age of 13-etc..should see this movie it show what can actually happen in school and even those years are way different from the today, the same concept occurs in my school and our school everywhere!

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    fenixataris182
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0

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