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Zoolander

(2001, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    A surprisingly entertaining movie, but edgy.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some competition, but generally the characters learn to work together to stop a dangerous plot.
  • Violence:

    Characters are killed in a comic manner and the plot involves a political assasination.
  • Sex:

    The audience sees glimpses of and hears discussion about an orgy.
  • Language:

    Some light cursing.
  • Consumerism:

    Many products are visible throughout the film.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters talk about doing ilicit drugs and an orgy is preceeded by heavy drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Zoolander

Parents need to know that there's an orgy between the three main characters and other assorted visitors and brief glimpses of skin, though nothing explicit. One main character talks about having an eating disorder, and others respond as if it's a good thing. Though played for laughs, the main characters are threatened with death several times. Themes of slave labor.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about some of its more serious themes, like bulimia, literacy, and sweatshop labor. Do they like seeing serious subjects brought up in silly movies?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    great movie

    I loved this movie! It was so funny! Ben Stiller did a great job in this movie. I think it's a good movie for 8 and up.

  2. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    A Good Movie

    I love this film! A very good movie to see. I don't think this is a particularly "bad" film for kids to watch, I think they would enjoy it - I certainly did! :)

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

  4. I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0

    You could definitely do better!

    While this movie is pretty funny, it borders on ridiculous. I love Ben Stiller, but this is not the kind of movie you can watch over and over. The jokes get stale, and the total absurdity of it all gets kind of boring. The plot is pretty boring, and while it's a really fun sleepover movie, don't pay too much to see it. Mildly crude humor, but generally ok.

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

    FAVORITE MOVIE EVER!

    This movie is my alltime favorite movie ever. It is so funny, and you will laugh constantly. I have seen this movie AT LEAST 10 times all the way through, and it just gets better every time. There is nothing really bad in this movie and i think its okay for anyone over around 11 to see. WATCH THIS MOVIE!!! YOU WILL LAUGH!

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Darick Zoolander is so clueless

    This movie is amazing, it makes fun of every thing worth laughing about. you can just fast forwared over the edgy scene. it's ok for 12+(languge isn't that bad).

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

    I love this movie.

    Extremely funny, but I dont reccoment you watch it until you're thirteen, because most of it will go right over your head, so listen to the rating and stay away untill your ready.

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

    good

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

    had its moments

    This movie was for the most part good but it could be boring at times, meaning some parts were hilarios but then others wre just stupid.

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    It had its moments

    This movie was good but at times it could have been a little boring. overall it was a pretty funny movie

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    ok

    I thought this movie would be better but it was still ok. For kids 8 and up.

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

    This movie was just ok. It definetely made me laugh at times, but it was sort of a stereotype that all the models were complete idiots and it had it's dumb parts, like all movies. The "Orgy" scene was not , by an means, innappropriate. It had no nudity at all.

  14. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Zoolander

    I think it's a bommer watching it.

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 2.0

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