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Away We Go

(2009, Rated R, Drama, Starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Parent-to-be drama meanders but wraps up poignantly.

Themes in this movie include:   family relationships, honesty

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The lead characters are very mindful of the enormity of their responsibilities. But a mother ridicules her kids and talks openly about wanting to leave their father, and another couple is openly judgmental of other people's parenting decisions. Grandparents-to-be don't seem to care to stay for the birth of their first grandchild. A lead character flings a stream of insults at old friends he feels are acting self-righteous. And a tipsy mom is rude to her children and much too generous with back-handed compliments.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    An earthy couple gives off a very sexual vibe; they drop hints about wanting sex in front of others. The wife inadvertently reveals her breast as she adjusts after breastfeeding. Another woman does a sensual dance on a stripper stage; it plays with melancholy, though, as her husband shares a tragedy with his friend while his wife dances.
  • Language:

    Frequent use of words like "s--t," "f--k," "damn," "c--t," "tits," "ass," "goddamn," and "oh my God." Overall, though the language is strong, it's less gratuitous than in some movies.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Some social drinking in bars and over dinner. One couple drinks all day long.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Away We Go

Parents need to know that older teens may be intrigued by this indie drama because of star John Krasinski and writers Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida. Its unvarnished look at different types of parenting, though exaggerated for cinematic effect, hits home and could very well prompt some internal analysis. Expect a range of strong language (including "s--t" and "f--k"), some sexuality (including a glimpse of a bare breast), and social drinking.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the movie's messages about parenthood. How is this movie different from typical movies that take on the issue of parenting? Does it have any definitive answers about what makes someone a good or bad parent?
  • What are Bur tand Verona's worries about parenthood? Does all their fretting make them seem like they’ll actually be great parents -- or just neurotic?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    rent it

    i love the guy from the office he was funny for him but the rest of the movie is kind of boring bu sweet at the end

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    OK

    Ok, and hilarious.

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Wyoming
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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