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Taxicab Confessions

(Rated TV-MA, Reality TV, Where to watch: Bravo)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Sex, violence, language; not a safe ride for kids.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Women are often described as being used just for sexual pleasures. Transgender individuals share the fear and violence they've experienced. Many men are looking for women who are skinny and have large breasts.

  • Violence:

    Stabbings and beatings (sometimes during sex or related to sexual orientation) are described. Descriptions of weapons (knives, guns, fists) and actions taken with them.

  • Sex:

    People share vivid details about their sexual experiences, including some that are adulterous and within " open relationships." Prostitutes speak of what they will and won't do. Women and men wear sexy clothes and reveal their body parts to cab drivers.

  • Language:

    Totally uncensored. "F--k," "dick," "damn," "s--t," "crap," "t--s," "ass," and more.

  • Consumerism:

    Fast food is sometimes shown in the taxi.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    In most episodes, riders talk about drinking and, sometimes, using drugs.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Taxicab Confessions

Parents need to know that this titillating reality series (which first aired on HBO in the mid-'90s) reveals real people's raw, risqué stories via probing questions from their cab drivers. Hidden cameras film passengers as they vividly describe experiences with sex, drugs, and violence. Passengers include married couples coming to Vegas to "swing," transsexual prostitutes talking about the violence they've experienced, and young women who describe themselves as concubines to married men. It's a truly voyeuristic experience -- and because of its sex, violence, and language, it's not for kids or even young teens.

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  • Families can talk about sex, frankly. What messages does the show send about sex? Parents can point out that although different people have different sexual needs and desires, safe sex and healthy precautions are important for everyone. How do young viewers feel about watching other people's private conversations? Is this an invasion of privacy?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 7
    leva
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i love this MOVIE but i dont WATCH it any more

    only for kids

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    Julie P
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Almost Porn

    I have seen about 5 episodes-not believable---sometimes sexy sometimes sad

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    jaxonchix44646
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

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    elochka00
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 2.0

    watch if bored type of show

    this show is ......obviosly for an older type of teen..

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