Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title iffy for age 15 and up.

They give it three stars

Based on 7 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title iffy for age 10 and up.

They give it three stars

Based on 14 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

100% of parents say it has language their kids can't use
67% of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate
67% of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
33% of parents don't feel there are good role models
33% of parents don't think the messages are positive
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    I LOOOVE this movie! Long Duk Dong is hilarious and so is the geek! This is a perfect movie for a teen girl's sleepover or party!

  2. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    PG? More like Porno-Graphic!

    How can this have POSSIBLY received a PG rating?!? The "f" word was used within 5 minutes! The teens talked about sex constantly. A view of a completely naked teenager in the gym shower was the point when we turned the movie off; it's way too explicit. How did this rightfully earn a PG rating? Take this 17 year old's advice: Do your kid a favor and don't let them watch it.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    13+ for sure.

    This movie was rated "R", but got a "PG" on appeal and was released about 4 weeks before the "PG-13" rating was invented, so, that is why it's "PG". It's really not too bad of a movie. Pretty funny. Just a nude scene and use of the f-word (once) make it an extremely rough "PG".

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    "PG" rating? This should be "R" or at least "PG-13"

    We flipped the channel during a commercial to this movie which was on 'Encore'. It was rated PG which our 11 year can handle. However, the scene which came on was of female breast. Yes, full naked breast, nipples and all! In a close-up shot too! By the time I grabbed the remote to change the channel, it voomed out to show the girl in the shower...this scene showed a side view with 1 nipple showing and her naked butt. I was Horrified! Even my husband did a recheck on the rating for this movie and we were both shocked to see it was indeed listed as PG. Don't think this is appropriately rated. Nudity of any kind should not be rated with "PG".

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in the sick way

    I saw the first ten minutes of the movie and I turned it off. A naked body, several F-bombs, talk about PMS, and thats just the first ten minutes. But 80's movies are still fun!

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Idaho
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 2.0

    12+?? Rated PG??

    Just saw this movie and we were confused. WE thought the Netflix lable was just printed wrong but on the DVD sure enough PG! Weird.. Today a movie like this would be rated R. It's definitely not for tweens..older teens yes but not 12 year olds unless that's what you want your child to see. I personally wasn't impressed with the movie at all. I have alwasy heard stuff about it being a good movie and a classic that everyone's seen. It was sort of boring and sort of funny but definitely not HILARIOUS.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    classic coming of age in the 80's film

    The copy we have is rated PG which is a totally inappropriate rating. I would say it is appropriate for children 15 and older. Possibly 13 or 14 year olds if you're willing to take the time to discuss the various negatively portrayed themes and issues (abuse of alcohol & drugs, promiscuity, mistreatment of women etc). Otherwise, it's a really enjoyable movie, accurately capturing Molly Ringwald's characters teenage angst.

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Whoa, whoa, WHOA.

    When I was in Greece, I turned on the movie channel and saw that this movie was on. I wanted to watch it, so I called my little brother into the room with me. Within five minutes the f-bomb was already dropped, and within 20 a naked girl's chest was shown. I turned it off immediately.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    i first thought it would be great. then afterwards I wished the Geek had been more of a character and that Sam had appreciated him more. I thought jake and caroline were just plain bad characters. It starts off just fine, but quickly heads downhill.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    Another amazing John Hughes film

    This is my 2nd favorite movie and is amazing!!!!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    this movie is great for any teenager

    i love this movie its a classic :)

  5. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    funny, romance, chick flick

    very cute and funny. this is a chick flick that gather people of all generations. i know my i, my mom and my sisters enjoy sitting down and watching this movie.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 3.0

    awesome movie. but not as good a ferris buelers day off

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    NOT THAT BAD!

    I really liked this movie when I watched it with my Mom. The reason it is rated PG is because there was no such rating as PG13, which it would surely be now. I don't think it should be rated R, I mean, Titanic had nudity too, and that's PG13. Overall, it was a good movie but the messages weren't all that positive.

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    it IS rated R

    Not to diss what the other person said, but the TV VERSION is rated PG, the REAL VERSION is rated R. This is a very funny movie. If you have not seen it, you need to. 12+. It shows a girl's chest and talks about teen sex and has strong language. But, it's really good! My fav character is definitly the Chinese dude! =]

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Hello? Its PG!

    Ok, I have a big problem with this! This movie is rated PG. Not rated R! If you don't believe me, go and check another web site (Best Buy) they'll tell you. Anyways this is a great movie for teens and tweens.

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    were not that impressionable

    i think this movie is fine if you are about 12+. If your kid actually acts out what they see in movies its time to have a discussion about the difference between fiction and reality.

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