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Tadpole

(2002, Rated PG-13, Drama, Starring Sigourney Weaver, Aaron Stanford, John Ritter)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Coming-of-age movie with some sex comedy.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    All major characters are white
  • Violence:

    None
  • Sex:

    Sexual references and situations
  • Language:

    Some strong language
  • Consumerism:

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

    Drinking, including teen getting drunk, smoking
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Tadpole

Parents need to know that this movie has a lot of non-explicit but mature material, including a 15-year-old boy's seduction by a middle-aged woman. Her friends show a lot of interest in him, too. Characters drink and smoke. Oscar gets drunk, which makes him vulnerable to Diane. And Diane tells Oscar that she can only keep his secret if she doesn't drink.

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    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

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    this is a good movie and hs a good story.

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