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Rat Race

(2001, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Seth Green, Breckin Meyer)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Vulgar and lowbrow, but very funny.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Racially diverse characters
  • Violence:

    Comic peril and violence, no characters hurt; skeleton
  • Sex:

    Reference to pornography, prostitute, charater flashes her breasts (offscreen)
  • Language:

    Some crude language, potty humor
  • Consumerism:

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

    Drinking
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Rat Race

Parents need to know that this PG-13 movie has some vulgar humor, including bathroom jokes, a weird proposition made to a prostitute, an offensive porn movie title, and a cross-dressing man. A multiply-pierced woman flashes her breasts as a way of flirting with a man she does not know (nothing seen).

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Brecken Meyers's statement that "Good things take time, but great things happen all at once." Why does money make people take such foolish risks? Who were you rooting for? Why? Compare the amount at issue in this movie with the amount that people were racing for in "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World." Why is it so much more?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    Perfect for tweens

    HA HA HA, I loved this movie. A little racy at some parts but very funny.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    funny comedy

    This movie was actully a surprise to me. I dident think I would like It alot actully but I waas wrong for sure. You will laugh. The language is nothing compared to some PG-13 movies and theres some sexual jokes and thats It. Worth checking out.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0

    Slap-stick lover's HEAVEN!!!

    I saw this movie about one month after I turned 13 with my older brother. A few times language was used and brief sex potty mouth type. The average language you would hear in a public elementary school. You will laugh out loud.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    If you want to Laugh, WATCH THIS MOVIE!

    This movie is perfect for a family with teenagers that hasn't laughed in a long time. Though there is some nudity, the wacky story sets up a great family movie night to remember forever. Trust me because I had this experience. I really recommend this movie to all people out there.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i laughed

    there telling you that money isn't everything but family, and giving to others makes you feel good about yourself

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Very funny, but crude movie

    This movie was one of the best comedies I've seen lately. I liked it a lot, but I wouldn't reccomend it to anyone under age 12 (I'm actually 13, whatever it says on my profile thingey). It had a lot of sexual humor and language, but the violence was comic and not at all gorey. Nice ending!

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 2.0

    i want coffie

    my new shirt is totally awesome oh yeah the review um zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz oh yeah the review um it makes me tired zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz oh yeah back to the review um i rule did i mention i toatally rule i actually dont really even know why im writing this review but then again i also dont know why i have a tattoo of a foot on my chest wait hold on i really love this song okay so now the review um ... im sorry i just cant stop thinking about awesome i am ok im sorry let me do what i came here to do the movie was a movie i think um.... will ferrel rules just like me the movie is for teens and up by the way right now at the computer im using just for men the hair dying stuff nice talking to you and thanks for never responding to any of the things i said i hate you guys im going to bed note; i am not insane im just awesome unlike you good day or night or aw whateveer oh yeah now i rmemebere why i am acting like a moron because i havn't slept for three days wow i never thought of that anyway the movie has a scene where a girl takes of her bra but no nudity just on the side i farted good night zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    flashing breasts and vince vieluf saying where the f*ck are we took it far

    other than that It is a freaking good movie.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Hilarious

    This is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen! I don't think kids under the age of about 11 or 12 should watch it. It's funny, but there are some parts that aren't so nice.

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    A funny movie you can watch over and over again.

    Maybe a little iffy If you should see it or not but I tell you is funny and loads of fun to watch.

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Bean is back!

    Rowan Akinson is the 2nd most funny person ever (2nd to Adam Sandler) and any movie that he plays as a comedy role is good if he acts weird in any way. This is no acception. Great movie. The others stars are extremely funny too.

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Great Race movie

    This is a very funny movie

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