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(2009, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Anne Heche, Ashton Kutcher, Margarita Levieva)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sexy-but-shallow grifter dramedy is too mature for kids.

Themes in this movie include:   dating/crushes, honesty, materialism

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Although the lead characters lead pretty vacuous lives in pursuit of superficial happiness, one of them appears to undergo an epiphany of sorts. Definitely sends some mixed messages about the importance and significance of sex, as well as what love means.
  • Role models :

    The lead characters are pretty selfish, opportunistic, and materialistic, though they all undergo a certain amount of change (some more than others). Sex is treated casually (the main character is basically a gigolo).
  • Violence:

    Two friends have a falling out; one throws the other’s belongings from a terrace, and they shout at each other. Couples argue, sometimes explosively. A woman slaps a man’s face.
  • Sex:

    Sexuality is a main theme of the movie, and there are explicit sex scenes throughout. Breasts and behinds are bared (sometimes in close-up), and couples are shown in various sexual positions. A man and woman bathe together. Fairly detailed discussion of a medical procedure known as vaginal rejuvenation.
  • Language:

    Fairly frequent use of everything from “s--t” and "f--k" to “a--hole."
  • Consumerism:

    Characters are hung up on status symbols, including Mercedes Benz cars and Hermes, and will do pretty much anything to maintain a lifestyle that can support their consumerism/materialism.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some characters smoke, and there’s a fair amount of drinking at parties.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Spread

Parents need to know that this mature Ashton Kutcher dramedy is an interesting take on beautiful L.A. and all its associated ugliness -- but it's definitely not for kids. Expect lots of fairly graphic sex scenes (including naked breasts and buttocks), some swearing (including "s--t" and "f--k"), and pervasive materialism (with all of the associated high-end labels). The lead character -- who's essentially a gigolo -- does go through a sort of reinvention borne out of a realization that what he has isn’t what he wants, but he's still not exactly what you'd call a role model.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the movie portrays sex and relationships. Parents, if your teens watch, be sure to discuss the real-life consequences of sex, as well as your own family's values on the subject.
  • Why does Nikki do what he does? Is his life as enviable as it might seem to outside observers? Why does he start to struggle with himself?
  • What's the movie's take on society’s obsession with material trappings? Is this trend exaggerated for effect in the movie, or do you think this is really how some people live?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    No KIDS!!!!!!

    Sorry about the last one, my older brother got into my account. PLEEEEEASE don't flag as innapropriatte

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    FOR ALL AGES

    I watch it ALLLLLLLLLLLL the time,,,,, IT ROCKS

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