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The Waterboy

(1998, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler, Fairuza Balk)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Really dumb, but many teens love it anyway.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Mild
  • Violence:

    Mild
  • Sex:

    Mild
  • Language:

    Locker room language
  • Consumerism:

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

    Mild
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Waterboy

Parents need to know that this movie has locker-room style bad language and mild sexual references.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Great movie exept...

    When you get to the "What mama don't know dont hurt her" is where it gets inapropriate but from there on it is hilarios

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Laughed my head off!

    It is not dumb and quite funny.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!

    Great movie. very funny, totally appropriate for family. Recommended 7+

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    No, Adam Sandler does not rock.

    I give it off for pure movie retardedness and lack of talent on any front.

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    ADAM SANDLER ROCKS!

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Waste of Film

    'How to be a bully' given to teenagers is a bad idea. This movie is funny if you have already graduated from jr. high

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