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Rushmore

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Probably of more interest to adults than to teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Mild.
  • Sex:

    References to sex, brief nudity.
  • Language:

    Strong language including "f--k."
  • Consumerism:

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

    Some drug references and alcohol use.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Rushmore

Parents need to know that this movie contains very strong language and sexual references as well as extremely reckless and destructive behavior.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Quirky, amusing, and entertaining. An all-around good comedy! I'd say that it barely earns its R-rating, there's a couple of f-words and some sexual references, but that's it.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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    CS overrates Everything!!!

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