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Sex and the City: The Movie

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Just as fun, sexy, and label heavy as the series.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Men cheat and jilt, women lie to their friends (and shop, shop, shop), both sexes waffle at commitment -- but it all sounds worse than it is. The movie has a very warm heart beating at its center (in the form of the foursome's enduring friendship), and the misdeeds aren't borne out of malice but are the result of human frailty. In the end, everyone is supportive of each other and, above all else, honest.
  • Violence:

    A woman hits a man over the head with a bouquet. Otherwise, just lots of emotional sparring.
  • Sex:

    The title doesn't lie: There's tons of sex in the movie. Sex in the shower, sex on beds, even a threesome. Nudity includes several shots of breasts (often heaving in passion), butts, and a quick glimpse of male genitalia. There's also an attempted seduction on a dining table (with sushi used to conceal sensitive bits). Some scenes are explicit and up close, while others are quick cuts.
  • Language:

    As with the HBO series, colorful and uncensored, including everything from "bitch," "a--hole," and "dick" to "bulls--t" and "f--k." But not as frequent as in some other R-rated comedies.
  • Consumerism:

    Hello, product placement. Rather than ask what was included, better to consider what wasn't. Expect a parade of Louis Vuitton purses, Manolo Blahnik shoes, Chanel dresses, Tiffany boxes, a Vivienne Westwood wedding dress, Skyy vodka, Vitamin Water, and more -- the name-dropping and label-flashing stops for no one. There's also plenty of panting for real estate. At first, it's all part of the SATC fun, but it quickly gets a bit old.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Frequent social drinking and some smoking (cigars, outside a bar after a celebration). One of the characters slides into a funk after suffering a major heartbreak and self-medicates with alcohol.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Sex and the City: The Movie

Parents need to know that this much-anticipated comedy is based on HBO's hugely popular series Sex and the City, which has garnered quite a following among teens thanks to DVDs and edited reruns in syndication. The movie is very similar to the unedited version of the show -- meaning that while it's warm and endearing (for the most part), it's also quite raunchy. There's plenty of frank talk about sex, sometimes in front of a child (though the characters use a euphemism to shield her from their usual saucy banter). There's also a fair amount of partial nudity (both female and male, including breasts and butts), a brief male frontal shot (or, rather, a glimpse of the front from the side), and characters shown in various sexual positions. Also expect lots of salty language, a good bit of drinking, and piles of high-end brand names and products. But, all of that said, just like the series, the sex and shopping aren't really the point here -- the women's friendships are.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the movie presents sex. Is it all just for fun, or are there consequences? If so, what are those consequences? What messages are teens likely to take away from the movie about relationships? Families can also discuss whether the movie deals with all of the same issues as the series. Is the quest for love still the central theme? If so, what kind of love? What is the glue that binds these characters together? What role do friends have in your life? Do they sometimes take the place of family? Why? In the end, does a woman need a relationship to be whole?

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  1. I rate this title off for age 16 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Bad Movie

    I don't no y i watched this movie but it sucked i men it had no plot basically i guess i kinda liked it but it was just to gross for me to really luv it

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    older kids!!

    it wasn't as bad as i thought it would be but still, kids under the age of 12, should not see this!

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Too Raunchy sex scenes blanket the movie

    There was just no need to have such explicit sex scenes in this movie. The bland and generic values that the movie is trying to convey is completely lost in the incredibly graphic and tasteless sex scenes. I am shocked and sad that any parent would think it would be appropriate for their children to watch this!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    It could've gotten NC-17 if it was a little more explicit. Real dumb.

    Very brief full male nuity+ top frontal femaly nudity (also very brief) and graphic sex throughout. Strong language. (mostly sex-related) However, I've seen worse. (example:"Not Another Teen Movie")

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    talk beforehand

    Im 13 and saw this movie last summer at age 12. Honestly, everyone knows everything in that movie by age 12 and but some parents would be uncomfortable, and my mom even covered my eyes at some parts, and ive always been very mature for my age.

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

    amazing

    i loved this movie but... it had bad language, nude scenes and more. but it has a great message.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    AMAZING!!

    It might be for older teens but it would still be pretty good if an adult watched it with a 13 year old!!

  8. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 1.0

    yes

    ASDFAS

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    love it!!!!!!!

    i saw it on opening day with my mom and older sister, when i was 12! i think that as long as you know wrong from right and make the right decisions, its fine for anyone mature enough!

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 7
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    ertyuio

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Why do you think the word "sex" is in the name?

    Yeah, they drink alittle! Yeah the talk is grown up but it's the many sex scenes that kids under 17 shouldn't be watching. If you plan on taking your child or teen to see it, this can make for some awkward moments in the theater.

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Loved the movie...and so did my 14 yo daughter

    Before I go on, I'd like to be clear that I think it is only appropriate for a girl under 17 if you go with her, which is why I left the rating at MA And I probably wouldn't want to take anyone else's child because of the questions. I checked the reviews and talked to a lot of people before I decided to take my 14 yo daughter. My biggest concern was the issue of casual sex with strangers, which was a continuing theme on the TV series. While there were three scenes with nudity, two of which included intercourse in progress, it was all done in a way that made the sex part of the story in a way that made sense. The scenes were handled tastefully and weren't anything most kids haven't seen while flipping channels. The story flowed in a way that started some great conversation with my daughter on the way home about choices and long-term consequences that I'm not sure we had ever spoken about. As far as the story, it's about relationships and the difficulty in marriage, love and friendship. I was a great fan of the show and I love the way they moved the story foward. Enjoy!!

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Laughed till I cried!

    Parts of this movie are absolutely hilarious! I think that many of the scenes are very endearing and show wonderful examples of the best parts of women friendships- the support and encouragement. However, the title does not lie. The sex scenes are graphic and the language is at times "colorful." I had a great time seeing this with girlfriends. I would absolutely not let my daughters see it- very inappropriate for children. And husbands :)

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Mississippi
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Forgiveness: Great Conversation with my Daughter

    With a little misgivings, I took my 14 year old daughter with me. It caused us to have some great conversations: 1) Lots of talking about forgiveness, which is one of the core issues of the movie. When do you forgive people you love? Why can they be jerks? What is Trust? 2) Lots of talking about what real sex is like -- NOT like the movie with perfect bodies perfectly positioned. That made me laugh! As one of her 15 year old friends is pregnant (yikes!), it gave us something solid to talk about attitudes and choices. PLUS lots of humor and some significant tears. Nice example of women being sexy in their 40's versus lots of other media messages too...and about a woman deciding it is ok to be herself and not part of a pair.

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Mississippi
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    Definite NO for any one under the age of 18 and I am not inclined at 42 2C

    I am really appauled at what people will take their children to see in this day and age how ever there are some issues that are variable due to the parents agenda "what are they trying to convey?" Some lessons can be learn with controversial situations in movies however this should only be allowed in the presence of a RESPONSIBLE ADULT!!!!! That I feel cannot be expressed enough. I feel that parental guidance is the worse crime commited in our country tday its not necessarily the content although that should be a great consideration but also that we are NOT GUIDING our children. And we cant point fingers we must simply bear the burden of guilt and do it. Guide that is. I know some parents are trying and some struggle with this but that is all the more reason to make guidance a point in oour parenting. For those who are really doing it. KUDOS to you!!!!! do not give up the struggle.

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0

    i cried, i laughed, i loved

    I love this movie. It was funny, heartfelt, and emotional. its every girls dream life. the shoes, the fashion, the best friends, and of course, the men. i would see this a million more times and i cant wait to buy the movie. if u loved the show, you are definitely going to love the movie. if u didnt see the show, you will still love the movie. i can relate to each character in the movie. we as women have all gone through what they have. its great to see four friends who love one another and would do anything for eachother. please go see this movie, u will love it and it will touch your heart and soul.

  20. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

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