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Curb Your Enthusiasm

(Rated TV-MA, Comedy, Starring Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Larry David, Where to watch: HBO, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Laugh until it hurts with Seinfeld creator.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The main character is essentially good natured but very flawed. He's regularly petty, selfish, rude, pushy, dishonest, and inadvertantly bigoted. Other main characters are also flawed, with sex addiction, alcoholism, incredibly foul mouths, etc.

  • Violence:

    Rare physical violence, always in the name of humor.

  • Sex:

    Regular, frank discussion of sex, including masturbation, prostitution, sexual positions, etc. Occasional sexually suggestive scenes.

  • Language:

    Tons o' cursing -- every word in the book -- always for comic effect.

  • Consumerism:

    The main character proudly drives a very recognizable Prius. All characters are very wealthy and spend money easily.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Plenty of social drinking. One character is a recovering alcoholic.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Curb Your Enthusiasm

Parents need to know that this funny cable sitcom is for mature teens and adults only. It includes jokes and themes based on race, disability, religion, etc. that mature folks will understand as ironic, but which the younger set may misinterpret. One character has a porn addiction and talks about it regularly, including discussing masturbation. One season's story arc is based on the idea that the main character can have sex with someone other than his wife as an anniversary present. Though discussed plenty, sex is never shown, other than the occasional comedic grope. Since this is a pay cable series, profanity isn't censored and occurs with enthusiastic regularity. Characters occasionally use drugs, though this isn't a common element.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Larry David's inappropriate comments. Do you think the character is prejudiced against certain types of people? What about the real-life Larry? How accurate a reflection of his life do you think the show is? What makes Larry's comments funny? What is the purpose of this kind of humor? Why does his wife put up with him? Also, for Seinfeld fans: Can you spot similarities between Larry and his Seinfeld characters? Do you remember Seinfeld episodes that dealt with similar issues to those you see here?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    I watched it with my kids and there was more bad words then any show I've ever seen these words were not only four-letter words, there were words that may not said on the street. I guess adults like the harsh language

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    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

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    THIS SHOW SHOULD ONLY BE SEEN BY ADULTS & NOT KIDS UNDER 18.

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