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Sleepover

(2004, Rated PG, Comedy, Starring Mika Boorem, Alexa Vega, Scout Taylor-Compton)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Not for younger kids despite its PG rating.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 13 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    All characters white, theme of discrimination against overweight girl.
  • Violence:

    Mild tension and peril.
  • Sex:

    Kiss, references to "hooking up," mild sexual situations.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Some intrusive product placement.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Teens sneak into club, 14-year-old orders "Sex on the Beach" at the bar but is carded and gets soda instead.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Sleepover

Parents need to know that this movie is filled with the kind of parental concerns that are not factored into the MPAA's rating system and they should think carefully about the film's appropriateness for its intended age group. The main characters sneak out of the house after promising not to. They make a date with a man they met on the Internet with the plan of getting him to buy one of them a drink. Underage girls sneak into a club and drink alcohol. One girl secretly watches a boy undress (from the rear, nudity offscreen). They vandalize property, and imprison a security guard. One of the girls loses a boyfriend by refusing to "hook up" with him (but apparently brags to her friends that she did). Characters make an overweight girl feel bad about herself. Girls drive without licenses. Many characters lie, including adults. There is also some bathroom humor and intrusive product placement.

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  1. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    LOVED ITT

    I LOVED THIS MOVIE!!!!! great for sleepovers.! i watched it like 15 times already

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    i love this movie!

    I love this movie! Normally I agree with CSM but this is just crazy. off for 13? I saw this movie when I was really little and I saw a 9 year old there and she loved it! There's nothing wrong with this movie.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative role models

    NOT for tweens. JUST for teens and above.

    I thought this was a great movie. It's all about how these friends have fun during their summer time, competing in order to have the 'lunch spot'. The part about this film that isn't appropriate for younger kids is how the main character has to break into her crush's house to steal his boxers. He was in his shower at the time, so it was kinda weird. And in the end there's some making out. There are NO good role models in this film because the girls break the rules just so that they can have the best lunch spot.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative role models

    great movie

    this movie is really funny and great for teenagers. Parents may think that this will make kids want to be like characters in this movie but this movie is just for entertainment

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 1.0

    Who took away the zero star rating?

    WHY? WHY, WHY, WHY, WHY?!?!?! Now that I have that off of my chest, I would like to express by deep, furious, unadulterated loathing for this sad excuse for a film. The acting is atrocious, the storyline pretty much nonexistent, the gags anything but funny, and the "touching, sentimental moments" are downright laughable. And one other thing: What was Steve Carrell doing in this movie? He's actually funny, he doesn't deserve junk like this! Plus, the "film" is one big lie, offensively portraying teenagers as idiots who will do whatever someone else tells them that they "have to." Absolutely terrible.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    its really good. i recommend it!

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

    totally cute

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

    i loved it.

    ok, well believe this or not, your kid (wether you think they will or not) will do some part of this movie. it could be the seaking out, the fat comments w/e but it will happen weather they watch this movie. i loved it, it was awesome, and totally a good portrayal of what happens in middle/high school. so yeah. i dont think you should watch it untill youre actiually in middle school.

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    HAHAHAHA- so stupid it's funny!!! so bad its good!!!

    ok, the first thing you should know is: this isn't EXACTLY (haha) age appopriate for me. BUT i think this movie is (is this bad?) SO BAD it's GOOD. Like, I mean, it's so darn funny how STUPID it is!! and based on the name (d-oh) its also a really great movie for sleepovers or slumber parties. your friends and you will crack up at how stupid these girls are acting. WHEN YOU READ THIS, DO NOT GET THE WRONG MESSAGE!! what i a NOT trying to say is "dont watch it its idiotic" what i AM trying to say is "WATCH IT!!! WATCH IT!!!" beleive me, when i say this too, boys, this isn't really a girls movie, either!!!!! the cover is deceiving, but i think boys will like this, too. WATCH THIS MOVIE!!!! you'll CRACK UP (yes, LOL funny) k im done ranting. but remember: even though it's rated 13+, i thought it was great.

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

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

    HIL-LAR-IOUS!

    This movie is so funny! I heard about it from a friend so I got it and I loved it! This movie is a must for all sleepovers!

  13. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Awesome

    my mom wished i hadnt seen this. it was awesome. they shouldnt rate it off 4 13+... i loved it. great movie for kids 9 +

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Good...

    No one in their right mind would have given this movie an "off" rating. Sure, the girls behave badly, but frankly I think it's insulting that the reviewer of this movie thinks that kids will act the same way the girls do just by seeing this. Sleepover is funny, lighthearted, and has good acting. Good movie for 11 and up.

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

    13+???? try 9+!

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

    this movie...

    is great for sleepovers, but all in all the plot is horrible. good movie i would recommend it for 9-16

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Ok movie

    ok movie for preteen girls. i don't think most kids 14+ will enjoy the movie. it is an appropriate movie for anyone 9+.

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Not worth your time

    It was a cute story but totally unrelistic. A waste of your time and money.

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    Worst movie I have seen in a long time

    Dont bother with this movie unless your a fan of Sara Paxton or Alexa Vega

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 1.0

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