Really vulgar. Was actually pretty surprised at the level of crassness. Not appropriate for kids/teens of any age.
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Common Sense says
Predictable romcom mixes racy content, sexist messages.
Themes in this movie include: dating/crushes, gender issues, honesty
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–17
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Ugly Truth
Parents need to know that this R-rated comedy is much crasser than star Katherine Heigl's last romcom, 27 Dresses. It's heavy on sexual references and scenarios (Jell-O wrestling, vibrating underwear, etc.) and light on sweetness. The characters are stereotypes until the end, and most of the messages about dating and relationships are shallow and, frankly, sexist (i.e. women should play games and hide all traces of their true personality if they want to "land" a man). There's also lots of strong language, from swear words like "f--k" and "s--t" to body-part terms like "balls," "c--k," "p---y," and "tits."
Read our full review by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the movie portrays dating and romance. Ask your teens whether this is what they think adult relationships are reallylike. Parents, take this opportunity to talk to teens about the danger of changing or hiding your real personality in order to attract someone.
- Do the characters in the movie seem realistic, or are they exaggerated "types"? Why do so many romantic comedies have polar opposites falling in love? What's the attraction of that type of storyline? Is it believable?
- Do movies make it seem like there's more difficulty communicatingbetween the genders than there really is? Are men and women really allthat different?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Adult only - and only if you like sexual vulgarity
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
Way funny
I found this movie to be very raunchy, however, my wife and I laughed almost the entire time. You might be wondering why I put negative message and positive message. Through out the entire movie it is reiterated that all men want is sex and all women want is the perfect guy. It is definitely inappropriate for kids that shouldn't be exposed to sex, but at the end finally a good message is brought across that true love actually does exist.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
i would never allow any of my children who aren't MARRIED to see this film. i've been married for 33 years and i was still shocked by some of it! (and i watch a lot of movies)
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
super sexy rom com draws some very very big laughs
how much sex is there in the film let's see vibrating underwear ther's discussion of why it is the woman's job to make the man don the e******n but there are some big laughs such as the tree scene whcih she fals out of the tree in which she sees her hot nieghbor naked. but if you can handle sex on sex on sex on sex you amy find the ugly truth
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
So good! I was laughing so hard I was crying!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
So good! I was laughing so hard I was crying!
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give it
rated R for a reason!
definitely NOT for children. the title clearly states that! not only that but its rated R for a reason! the entire theme of the movie revolves around adult relationships and actions. the commercials revealed enough to when i walked into the theatre i knew it would be crude and stereotypical and thats fine. the fact that someone would let their 13 year old see this is unbelievable. everything in that movie was incredibly inappropriate for a young kid. my husband and i really enjoyed this movie because of how stupid the characters were and it was comical of how typical they were. thats the point.
I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Too crude and cheap for some adults.
I'm 34 and went to see this with my husband and our friends. I was embarassed by the crude references to things like an** s** and mast********. Please avoid this if your looking for a witty or fun romantic comedy. This is not.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
ok for teens 13 and older
we think it was an awesome movie for kids 13 or older and it isnt a bad r movie and we think it should only be pg13
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Crass and Crude Language
Although main characters are good to look at, as soon as they open their mouths, all you get are obscence, lewd, crude and trash talk that makes this movie seem like you just waiting to get to the end. Very disappointed in the writing for stars that should consider themselves too good of actors than to stoop to this language just to sell a ticket.
- I rate this title off for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
I'm so sorry I wasted my money.
This is such a low class, vulgar movie. I actually watched only an hour then walked out of the theatre, but a 21 year old told me it only got worse. It is a movie no one should see, because of its disrespect for women, makes men seem brainless, and the language is just one offensive thing after another.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
It's vulgar and embarassing; not funny at all. I wouldn't recommend it for adults let alone kids.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
e.g. Perfect for older kids, but not for tweens
I love this movie! It's so hilarious! I recommend that everyone 13+ go see it. (:
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Crude Language
I am46 years old. My husband got up after about 20-25 min into the movie because of the crude language and sexual innuendo.
- I rate this title off for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
AWFUL
One of the worst movies ever made. Don't waste your time or MONEY!
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| 91% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 64% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 64% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 45% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
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