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Superstar

(1999, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Will Ferrell, Tom Green, Molly Shannon)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Even SNL fans will find this movie too long.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Tolerance of differences.
  • Violence:

    Some comic pratfalls and fights.
  • Sex:

    Comic and insult references.
  • Language:

    Some strong language.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Character pretends to be high.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Superstar

Parents need to know that there are a number of raunchy references and a portrayal of Mary Katherine's vision of Jesus that may be offensive to some viewers.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the careless cruelty and need to conform of many high school students, and Mary Katherine's growing understanding that "you have to be your own rainbow" and that what matters is what she thinks about herself, not what Sky thinks about her.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Laughable and Lovable

    I absolutely loved this film! I think it's a quiet cult waiting to be found by those willing to seek it, and it offers many laughs provided by the hero portrayed as Mary Katherine Gallagher, and Will Ferrell's comedy genius only further profits this movie's quality. It is a bit rude at points so I feel that the certificate 15 is well suited, but with permission I feel that ages 13 and up will appreciate the light humour.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Extremely Funny

    this is by far one of the funniest movies i have ever seen. there are some references and innuendo that can get pretty bad. 12 and up.

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