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She's the Man

(2006, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, Vinnie Jones)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Cute but crass comedy for young teens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Protagonist lies to get what she wants.
  • Violence:

    Some slapstick and pratfalls; three girls fight in a bathroom, punching and slamming each other against walls (played as comedy); a soccer ball hits Viola's crotch when she's in drag, and she must pretend it hurts like it would for a a boy.
  • Sex:

    Kissing; Viola sneaks showers (no body parts shown); discussions of sexual orientation and activities (not explicit); references to male genitals (in one scene, to prove he's a boy, Sebastian drops his pants on the soccer field and Viola proves she's a girl by lifting her shirt).
  • Language:

    "Hell" plus some derogatory slang ("bee-yatch," "nancy boy," "playing like girls"); and sexual slang ("I'd tap that").
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About She's the Man

Parents need to know that as Viola pretends to be a boy, some situations arise where her male roommate's evolving affection for her borders on homoerotic. There are some sexual references (references to genitals) and mild language. There is some crass humor (one involves tampons) and some borderline jokes (divorced mom considers dating daughter's boyfriend).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about gender roles and the limits of gender-based expectations. How are girls and boys trained to behave in specific ways? How does Viola come to see that lying to her mother, new friends, and eventual boyfriend is not the best way to make her point about gender equality? Families could also check out Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, upon which this movie is loosely based.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Good for tweens

    Best movie ever

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    HILARIOUS MOVIE!! I LOVE IT, BEST MOVIE EVER!

    this movie isnt too bad mature content wise, and its flat out hilarious. the first time i saw this i laffed so hard i fell of the couch. i love this movie and i can wath it over and over without getting bored. i absolutely love this movie, and reccomend it for anyone 11+

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    FAVE MOVIE!!

    THIS IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE!!! It is hilarious and super fun! They did a really good job of basing it off of "Twelfth Night". The characters are all very funny and have strong personalities. There is some cursing, but not a lot. This is a terrific movie! :D

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Awesome movie!

    This is a great movie. There is little sex or violence. The language the characters use it questionable, so it's up to the parents. I think commonsensemedia got it all wrong. Yes, Viola lies so that she can pursue her dreams of becoming a soccer player. But later in the movie she learns to tell the truth because sometimes you can get yourself into some deep trouble when you lie. Also, she learned that when you lie, you can hurt other people. Although, I must agree, there is some content that is not positive. There is female discrimination, and Justin is very sexist. But some kids may not even notice

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Awesome movie!

    This is a great movie. There is little sex or violence. The language the characters use it questionable, so it's up to the parents. I think commonsensemedia got it all wrong. Yes, Viola lies so that she can pursue her dreams of becoming a soccer player. But later in the movie she learns to tell the truth because sometimes you can get yourself into some deep trouble when you lie. Also, she learned that when you lie, you can hurt other people. Although, I must agree, there is some content that is not positive. There is female discrimination, and Justin is very sexist. But some kids may not even notice

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Good for Preteens, not too good for little ones.

    ok but not a great movie for kids that need good role models.

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    I saw it and it was basicly clean but there was nudity but you didn't see anything.So other then that it was a good funny movie.

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    great funny movie.

    It's hilliarious and clean. A good movie for older tweens.

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    an awsome movie

    i watch with my mom one day and i love the movie. it was very funny.

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    perfect for both teen boys and girls

    This is another really good movie with Amanda Bynes. There are a few fighting scenes (but nothing too graphic).

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    fun movie

    i love this movie.it is very fun but a little innapropiate

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Shes Amazing!

    Its so funny! u will love it

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    my personal favorite movie of all time

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    The Best Movie EVER!

    She's the Man is an awesome movie about how girls can be just as good as guys. It is totally appropriate for anyone 12 and up and I LOVE IT! I never get tired of it!

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Idaho
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    BEST MOVIE EVER

    I love this movie. it was teh best though very inapropriate at times this movie is fun for any one 13+ i give this movie 4.5 stars

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    AMAZING=]

    i<3 this movie it is hilarious and a great movie to watch with family and friends. it has some adult context to be aware of. but it was really funny.

  18. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    I LOVED IT PLUS I'M A SOCCER PLAYER!

    I thought it was fabulous I am a huge soccer fan and I also play. Me and my teammate were like WOW! I want to try that and it was also really really funny!

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    LOVED IT!!!!!

    I LOVED THIS MOVIE!!!!! a little nudity but you dont see when Viola and Sebastian pull down their pants on the soccer feild... overall AWEsOME MOVIE

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    AMAZING

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