Okay, this movie is really funny. That being said, it clearly is primarily directed toward teenage guys aged 16+ without question. Constant pervasive swearing throughout along with rock music, Jack Black, and sophmoric humor. It's intended for teenage guys without a doubt. It is really funny and worth at least renting once. The F-word is said 100+ times along with sexual slang and explicit sexual references in song lyrics such as "gargling mayonnaise" and a physically impossible exercise called "c--k pushups" in which a male lifts himself off the ground with his erection (later we see graphically what this talent can do to somebody's penis). Also, it is implied that the characters a stoners (we see them after smoking pot, right before smoking pot, and preparing to smoke pot). But when all seen together in the movie, the juvinile humor is actually hilarious and the film as a whole is a light buddy comedy. See it. Watch it. Enjoy it.
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Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Yup, it's Jack Black -- with an "R" ... really.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny
Parents need to know that despite star Jack Black's huge popularity with kids, this raucous, profane comedy is for very mature teens and adults only (as those familiar with Black's cult band, Tenacious D, will already know). It absolutely earns its R rating for pervasive language, sexual content, and drug use. There are pot, bongs, and mushrooms; the characters show a particular fondness for the word "c--k"; crude humor centers on flatulence and other bodily functions; and the ample sexual content includes a graphic depiction of the skill that doing "c--k push-ups" develops.
Read our full review by Jane Boursaw
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about this side of Jack Black, which many kids (and adults) may not have known existed. Which "version" of the star do you think is more like his actual personality -- the hyper-yet-good-hearted guy he plays in movies like School of Rock and Nacho Libre, or the foul-mouthed, genitals-obsessed "hero" of this film? Do you think the studio made it clear how mature the content of this movie was? Why would they try to hide that fact? Families can also discuss all of the bad behavior on display in the movie (drugs, drinking, breaking and entering, stealing, etc.). Why is it funny to see this stuff in a movie when it's dangerous in real life?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Hilarious Buddy Movie
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
There's swearing, drug use and some sexual dialogue. It's not the worst R-rated movie ever, though parents may be offended by it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
I love this movie. There is extreme language though. Ment for older teens. Want a fdunny movie then you have found It with this. Awsome movie but not for kids.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
For teens and older
Loved it but has ALOT OF LANGUAGE. also has sexual humor and shows jack black pushing a button with his c--k.
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Very Funny
Lots of swearing. some very explicit sexual humor
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
This is one of those movies where you liked it but you didn't like it. It was OK in my opinion. I wish they could have taken out with Language and the Pervasive talk, so it would be appropriate for kids. This movie and his band TOTALLY ruins Jack Black's reputation with kids.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
tenacious d review by critic07
Really funny, a comic gem that d fans and comedy fans will love. i mean it!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
tenacious d is kickass
it doesnt matter if it was sexual or what ever, it was halarious. and none of those things concern me i dont know why it would. Dont hate on jack black he's one of the best actors. and tenacious d was one of his bests movies. and booklovemovie your an idiot, dont rate it if u havent seen it
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
well...
Let me tell you I saw this movie edited and it was only like an hour and five minutes. So I would not suggest this movie to kids under 17.
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it
Just like the south park movie, it cusses throughout
really funny movie, but they like to say F*** and C**k a lot. Not a whole lot of sexual stuff, just humor
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Awesome movie but too much swearing
This movie was hilarious but i found the swearing just went over the top. The constantly swore and never gave it a rest. On the other half this is one of the funniest movies i have ever seen. My favorite part would half to be at the beginning in the opening song. This movie has tones of rock n roll references but you gotta know if you can take this much swearing.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Sooooooooo funny, but not for kids
This has the most explicit language I have ever heard on a movie so far. F-bombs are constant Sexual slang is too often used. I give it 3 stars and that's being nice.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
ok
Good movie, that 9 year old kid who reviwed it, movies make me :)probobly shouldnt of seen it, but its not that bad.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
awsome !!!!
i love jack black in it. there was a lot of profanity in it it is for kids under 12 years old. if you like comedies, musicals and you can stand lots of profanity this is the movie for you.
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- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
funny but inapriopite
good but has terrible langue
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
i laughed
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Hilarious, but not for my age range
The title says it all.
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| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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