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Inside the Actors Studio

(Rated TV-PG, Educational, Starring James Lipton, Where to watch: Bravo, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Celebs dish and discuss the craft of acting.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The focus of the show is on the craft of acting, though discussion of the guest's celebrity reputation -- including bad behavior -- is introduced.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Depends on the actor, but there's the possibility of discussion of violent incidents from the past.
  • Sex:

    Depends on the actor, but sometimes there's discussion of sexual activity in real life or while playing a role.
  • Language:

    Actors use foul language, including "ass," "bitch," "crap," etc. Stronger language is frequent, but bleeped. The host asks his guests for their favorite curse word in every interview.
  • Consumerism:

    Movies, TV shows, and plays that the guest has been in are mentioned.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Sometimes actors smoke during interview. Some discussion of drugs and/or alcohol depending on actor. In Robert Downey Jr. interview he mentions "black tar heroin."
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Inside the Actors Studio

Parents need to know that this interview-based talk show features celebrities discussing the craft of acting. The actors -- and sometimes the host -- use curse words, though the harsher words are bleeped. Mature subjects like drug use or sexual practices can come up, though these topics aren't the focus of the show.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about acting. What's the different between an actor and a movie star? Which movie stars are good actors, and which aren't? Can you think of a movie you saw recently that featured good acting? Bad acting? What did you learn about the craft of acting from the interview subject? Do you think host James Lipton is objective in his interviews? Should he be? What is his role?

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

    Inside the Actor's Studio...oh, such a classic

    I love to watch this show. It shows some guy interviewing actors. I guess the only bad things are some commercialism, drug content and of course the favorite curse word question (it's ironic that it's almost always "f*ck). This show is pretty good. Watch it.

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