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I Love You, Man
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Male bonding comedy is very crude -- but good-hearted.
Themes in this movie include: friendship
updated 11.06.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About I Love You, Man
Parents need to know that this hard-R "bromantic" comedy starring Judd Apatow regulars Paul Rudd and Jason Segel, is loaded with strong language ("f--k" is just the beginning), graphic discussions about sex, heavy drinking, and generally shameless bathroom humor. At the same time, it does portray relationships between men and between couples in a more realistic light than many other movies -- focusing on the need for respect and communication -- and ultimately has its heart in the right place.
Read our full review by James Rocchi
Families Can Talk About
- Familes can talk about whether the movie's message comes across amid the crude humor. Does the film's reliance on strong language and sex jokes undermine its themes and positive messages, or does it make those messages more likely to be seen by a broad audience?
- Discuss the real question of male friendship. Do men, in general, lack the emotional vocabulary to form new friendships after a certain age? And what emotional needs does male friendship meet?
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Very Disappointed
The language was horrible. The first 5 minutes they used the f-word more times than I could count. Why ruin a good movie with language like that.?
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Boring.....................
This movie was so BORING... Seriously, it looks way better in the trailers. A waste of my time and money. There were only about 2 funny moments. It really disappointing me cuz I would have rented Fast an Furious instead
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
Good movie to watch with a best friend
i thought it was a very funny movie and it deffintly had some good messages, but there is also a lot of swearing and sexual jokes throughout the movie which may not be approproite for some. Some of the role models in it arent very good either espically Jason Segals chracter. But it deffintly had a good message to it about being a good friend and also why it is important to have them. I say it's ok for high schoolers just be warned about some of the language in the movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
i love it and i give it
i it because they show you how to love a friend
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
I thought it was very funny but beware of some conversation topics. Obvious consumerism also played a part.
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
This movie is definitely not my kind of movie. It was filled with nonstop sexuality and it wasnt even funny. I definately dooo not recommend you to watch this if you under 16. It was horrible!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
Not up to par
There is an incredible amount of really obvious product placement in the movie from Volkswagon to Apple's iPhone to Heiniken beer. This seemed like a movie with middle school jokes for a middle-aged audience. It was a comedy without any funny people. All the comedy comes from people being extremely awkward, and most of the humor is based on Paul Rudd saying nonsense. This was close to being a good movie, but instead of taking the time to make it something to be proud of they said, let's just get it out there and make money.
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
Funny!
An absolute hilarious comedy with a simple plot but extraordinary acting.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
Get ready to laugh
Hooray for Jason Segel and Paul Rudd! I went in to the movie with high hopes, and they were certainly met. Frankly, I loved it! It's a laugh-a-minute comedy that's actually smart, not giving in (at least very often) to lame, sophomoric humor. Paul Rudd is completely hilarious as an awkward guy who really hasn't had all that much male interaction, which puts him in quite the pickle when he discovers he doesn't have a best man for his recently planned wedding. That's where an equally hilarious performance from Jason Segel comes in, as he portrays a man that realtor Rudd meets in a very memorable sequence at Lou Ferrigno's open house that involves paninis and fart predictions. I really don't have much more to say about this beside the fact that it was hilarious, and that I will now be saying "Jahoben" for the rest of my natural life. Oh, actually there is something: the content. Not THAT bad considering the R-rating, but it's certainly laden with iffiness. There's no actual sex, per se, but plenty of dialogue and a fair amount of profanity.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Overall a pretty good movie! For more mature teens.
Lives in MarylandI rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Great movie but one for the mature ones
Since my child id very mature for his age, This wasnt a problem for y kid but other parents might be concerned about innapropriate language
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
Even Britney Spears Loved This Movie!
Britney Spears Went to the movies with the dancers tonight. We saw I Love You, Man. S0000 funny! Brit 10:28pm · Comment · LikeUnlike · Show Feedback (2,493)
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Loved It!
Great fun movie---love Paul Rudd---some crude high school moments---but overall good film. Recommend for 16+ or a mature 15 year old.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Surprisingly tame
For an R-rated comedy, this movie is actually extremely tame. The only thing you could possibly worry about is language and a tiny bit of sexual reference, but I don't really understand why a mature 13 year old can't handle it. Not to mention, it's hilarious!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
While the story line is a cute one and there are some genuine adult laughs, I felt that the sexual cont4ent and the language was gratuitous. The times when I laughed the hardest were at those moments when the characters stuck to the plot, without the stuff that would have made me cringe if kids had been there. I'm not sure I didn't cringe without kids there . . .
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Very Funny, No Dirty Scenes, But Excessive Dirty Lanuage!
Violence - 3/10 - Little. Profanity - 10/10 - TONS. 50+ F-bombs. Sex - 7/10 - None shown, but dirty conversation.
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| 89% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 56% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 33% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
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