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Caddyshack
- Review Date: August 1, 2005
- R
- Genre: Comedy
- 1980
Common Sense Media says
Classic '80s comedy; not for kids.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this film requires a mature viewer. Younger audiences will not understand some of the sexual references. Most are blatant, including graphic sex scenes and female nudity. Many characters use profane language. The film features several offensive jokes, one that targets African-Americans and others that use derogatory names for women. Although young teens will enjoy the "edginess" of the film, much of the humor may go over their heads.
What's the story?
In CADDYSHACK, Ty Webb (Chevy Chase) and Al Czervik (Rodney Dangerfield) lead the charge in unmasking the seedy underbelly of the elitist, Bushwood Country Club. When nefarious club president Judge Elihu Smails (Ted Knight) schemes to convert the golf course into a property development, Webb (a man with a lifestyle and demeanor even Hugh Heffner would envy) and Czervik (an unwelcomed, uncouth member of the club) challenge Smails to an all or nothing golf tournament. Smails' "secret weapon" (screwy groundskeeper Carl Spackler [Bill Murray]) provides much of the movie's comic relief, as he attempts to take-out a crafty gopher.
Is it any good?
At the time of its release, no film had ever pushed the envelope of crude humor like Caddyshack. Having emerged from Saturday Night Live with incredible success, legends Bill Murray and Chevy Chase were in their comedic prime. Their ability to riff one-liners and develop side-splitting characters made Caddyshack one of the most quotable films of all time.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about the vulgar and offensive nature of some of the characters. Parents will most likely highlight the negative repercussions of many of the characters' decisions, since there are few positive noteworthy actions.
Why does Bill Murray's character recklessly drink and smoke marijuana?
How does Ted Knight's elitist nature isolate him from others?
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Adult
April 9, 2008
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great.
i cannot think of why this movie was rated R. there are maybe 10 swear words in the whole thing. and they're not the F-word. this is a hilarious movie about golfing. i can't think of anything that would possibly innapropriate for teenagers. seriously.
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Adult
August 21, 2009
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over-rated.
An over-rated movie not deserving of its classic status. Bill Murray was pure gold and Mr. Dangerfield had his moments but overall, this falls flat on its face.
And yeah, the film could have easily done without the sex scene....totally unnecessary.
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Teen, 15 years old
September 6, 2009
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Naked People... They're Everywhere
There's lots of naked women in this movie. My mother made me turn it off halfway through. I'm not big on watching sex so I wasn't a big fan. If you don't mind nudity, it's a good watch.
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Parent of 14 year old
June 14, 2009
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It had been a long time since my husband and I had seen this movie. We decided to watch it ourselves before letting our 14 year old see it. I'm glad we did. She won't be seeing it anytime soon. Also, while this movie did have a few funny scenes (mostly involving Bill Murray) it wasn't nearly as funny as I remembered it to be. It was just OK.
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Kid, 11 years old
April 12, 2009
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Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
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Funny!
Caddy shck is not a s bad as the commen sense people make it sound,
Its a good movie! There's nothing in the movie kids don't hear at school or talk about.
Also don't complain that your 5 year old got a bad message from the movie, he's 5 what do you expect. And it's not like your 13 old kid going to go out a nd smoke pot after the movie.
They might dump an O Henry bar in the pool but thats all.
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Kid, 10 years old
September 18, 2011
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Best golf comedy! Best comedy!
Hilarious! Do not watch if your kids are under 15. I got lucky that I got watch it when i was 9. I'm 10. My dad and brother love it, as do I.
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Teen, 13 years old
June 11, 2011
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12+ okay if you close their eyes for one bare breasted sex scene
Me and my dad originally watched it on TBS and it was great so he bought it for me for Christmas last year and we watched it again. This time there was sex and bare boobs and nipples.
It is a very good movie and any body who loves comedy will get a kick out of it but for ABOUT 3 MINUTES THERE ARE GRAPHIC SEX but other then that anybody 11 and up.
15+ Age appropriate
13-14 Fine if you watch it with them and close their eyes for the sex scene.
12- Know your kid
11-under HELL NO!
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Parent
March 2, 2010
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Caddyshack
Funny comedy classic. Yes there is nudity, but get passed that if you can, and true laughs will role.
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| Studio: | Warner Bros. |
| Director: | Harold Ramis |
| Cast: | Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 130 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | July 25, 1980 |
| DVD release date: | April 4, 2000 |
| MPAA rating: | R |
| MPAA explanation: | language, sexual content, mild violence, crude humor, and nudity. |
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