I probably wouldn't have seen this movie had it not been for my Best Picture goal, but I'm glad I did. This movie REALLY isn't for kids what so ever, affairs are stated like mad, there's suicidal attempts, and some realistic violence. But the acting is great, the plot is great, and just when you think the movie's over, it surprises you. See this movie by yourself, then decide if it's for your teen.
The Apartment
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Vintage comedy about sex in the city feels dated.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Apartment
Parents need to know that this screen classic features an attempted suicide via pill overdose and a few other suicide tries (or actions that are mistaken for suicide tries) more or less played for laughs. The main focus of the plotline is sex and adulterous affairs -- but in keeping with censorship of the era, it's lots of carefully-coded talk. Nothing explicit is shown. There are, however, intervals of heavy drinking and smoking. It will be an uphill battle getting some younger viewers who can't tolerate anything not in color to sit still and watch this talky dramedy.
Read our full review by Charles Cassady Jr.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the choices C.C. makes. How realistic is his behavior in the end? What would you do if you were in C.C.'s shoes?
- Ask if the script still has relevance today, in a modern climate of movies like American Pie -- a Hollywood in which a character who refuses to help his buddies "score" and/or cheat on their girlfriends would probably be considered a total jerk. Does The Apartment still mean as much as it once did?
- Discuss how the movie revolves around sex without showing any. Everyone keeps his or her clothes on, and there are hardly any rude words in the sharp dialogue. Would The Apartment have been as effective if the talent had brought out the full arsenal of nudity, swearing, bathroom humor, and all the other benefits of modern R and NC-17-ratings?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Very entertaining but sometimes dragging movie


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