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Wild Hogs

(2007, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, John Travolta)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Disneyfied Easy Rider for the suburban set.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    True friends stick together, even when it means getting whupped by a gang of hardcore bikers. Lots of scatological humor (the guys pee on the side of the road, biker says "We drink piss," Macy carries his poop around in a plastic bag).
  • Violence:

    Ray Liotta's biker gang and the four Wild Hogs have a climactic fistfight, but despite the nonstop punching and kicking, no one ends up too bloody. Martin Lawrence knees two bikers in the groin and squirts condiments all over their face. Liotta regularly punches, pushes, and slaps his underlings.
  • Sex:

    The friends skinny dip, and viewers see William H. Macy's bare buttocks. A gay highway patrolman joins the guys and shows off his naked butt. Macy and Marisa Tomei share a couple of passionate kisses. Several homophobic comments: "If any of my gay friends look at my junk, I'll kill them," "Does anyone else get a pre-rape feeling?," "I'm going to put your balls in my mouth and chew on them," etc.
  • Language:

    Surprisingly frequent cursing, especially from John Travolta's character, including words like "bitch," "s--t," "p---y," "a--hole," etc.
  • Consumerism:

    Several bikers ride Orange County Choppers, and founder Paul Teutel Sr. even cameos.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The Wild Hogs drink beer at various bars and diners throughout their road trip; Tim Allen's character discusses how often he was high in his college days.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Wild Hogs

Parents need to know that this comedy adventure isn't as kid-friendly as the previews suggest. The four middle-aged friends who set out on the central road trip use plenty of adult expletives, and the genuine biker gang they butt heads with is full of slapsticky violent, tattoo-covered hog riders out to punish the "suburban a--holes" posing as bikers. And then there are all homophobic jokes and double entendres -- not to mention the scatological possibilities of four men taking on the great outdoors. Be prepared for a lot of gay, poop, and pee jokes.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what the four friends learned about themselves and each other on their road trip. Why was the trip so important to Woody? How was Woody misleading his pals? Why didn't Doug's son consider him cool until the end of the movie? Why was Bobby afraid of his wife? How did Dudley act bravely despite his geeky personality? Ask kids to explain how the guys proved their friendship to each other. What other movies does this one remind you of? What's the appeal of "road trip movies"?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    good movie 12 and over

    very good movie 12 and over

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Wyoming
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    This is just plain fun! Kinda bad language, a butt flash, bars beer, An ok film.

  3. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I watched this with my dad when I was a young ten...

    Good Movie and I enjoyed it. Mild language, and a gay officer that 'flirts' once or twice but not any gay kissing or anything. The violence isn't too bad, but a bloody nose. If you absolutely do not tolerate bad language on TV, do NOT let your children watch this movie, however, if you don't mind a few slips here and there the movie is great!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    funny!!!

    SO FUNNY!!!!

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

    A VERY GOOD MOVIE

    this is a very good movie. i does have a couple iffy parts but there is nothing else wrong.it is very funny and has a good message

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 5.0

    it's cool

    Language was pretty harsh for instance, a few s**t's, a**hole's, and some violence. I think it's appropriate for people 9 and up.

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

    So Funny!

    I watched this movie with my mom. It isn't that bad,actually. It is very funny!

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

    Very funny, but too much sexual humor for PG-13

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    Swearing, violence, everything you could think of!

    Note: I'm TEN! I was not allowed to watch this movie nor did I want to. *************************************** I was in the other room when my dad was watching this, and from what I heard, It was NOT age appropriate. They were constantly swearing, and insulting each other. And the swear word depicted in the "Language" discription on this page that started with a "P", i've never even heard that! Why do they put this crap in movies? It's NEEDLESS! Please, don't let your kids watch this!

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    loved it

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Alaska
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    a great movie for kids 3 and up

    it is a great movie and there is no bad stuff like nudity sexual content

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Idaho
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

    There was a few things not told above as far as sexual content. john travoltas office, for one is covered in of half naked women. another thing, in the end, there is nothing but women in bikinis two of wich might as well be wearing thongs. it just makes me mad that they always have to put that crap in movies. so if that stuff bothers you, beware of the end!!!!!!

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Funny Funny Funny

    This movie is so funny my gut nearly burst while watching it!! William H. Macy is the funniest person. Not for under age 12 due to "naughty-ness" of jokes. Middle aged men will enjoy this movie the most.

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

    Funny!

    One of the best movies ever!

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    NO

    Not a good movie. Not funny at all. It wasnt a family movie either. I wouldnt watch this movie ever again

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

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

    LOL

    This movie is really good. I watched it with my bf, and we laughed our heads off.

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

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

    These hogs are a wild good time...

    This is a great screwball comedy for teens and up. I went into this movie not expecting much, and I came out loving it! Be warned, parents: there are a few gay jokes in this, and a not-so bloody fisfight scene, but other than that, this is a great movie that I recommend wholeheartedly to comedy lovers!

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

    Hilarious

    So funny!

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