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Drive

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Melanie Lynskey, Nathan Fillion, Kristen Lehman, Where to watch: Fox, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Tense Lost wannabe chases high-stakes race.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A mixture of people -- some good, some bad. Good people are asked to do bad things ... and they just might. All of the characters really want the prize money.

  • Violence:

    Lots of harsh driving, including car crashes and bumping other cars on purpose. Several guns; in one scary scene, a guy hunts a woman with a gun, and later there's a tense standoff between brothers, with one holding a gun on the other. A good character is asked to murder someone to stay in the game.

  • Sex:

    Boyfriend eyes his girlfriend's rear end salaciously as she bends over. Some revealing outfits.

  • Language:

    Some tough talking, including "ass," "damn," and "hell."

  • Consumerism:

    Characters must check their cell phones for race updates, and the Nokia brand is always visible.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Drive

Parents need to know that the characters in this action-packed racing thriller drive very fast and sometimes recklessly. Some use their cars aggressively against their competitors, leading to potentially scary moments. Other tense and/or violent scenes include physical attacks (a man is hit on the head with a wrench, etc.) and a confrontation between a man and his frightened wife. Some characters are compelled purely by greed, and many are cut-throat in their attempts to win. Meanwhile, good characters are asked to do bad things as part of the competition.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what this show has in common with popular car-chase video games like Grand Theft Auto. Do you think shows and games that feature aggressive, reckless driving affect the people who watch and/or play them? (Here's a hint.) Families can also discuss the ongoing popularity of America's "car culture." Why are so many people obsessed with cars and racing?
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