Common Sense Media Review
By S. Jhoanna Robledo
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Lots of drinking in YouTubers' friendship/party movie.
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Dirty 30
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What's the Story?
Kate (Mamrie Hart) is about to turn 30. After some initial reluctance, she agrees to let her lifelong friends Charlie (Hannah Hart) and Evie (Grace Helbig) throw her a party. And, oh what a rager it is! To mark Kate's DIRTY 30, they pull out all the stops, including inviting some old high school friends and settling a few old scores. They also find new romantic connections and make some important decisions.
Is It Any Good?
It has a lot of drinking and some swearing and sexual innuendo, but in the end, Dirty 30 isn't really all that dirty (or controversial or scandalous). But it does mostly work, largely thank to great chemistry between its three female leads. The trio -- all played by popular YouTube personalities -- are believable as high school friends facing turning 30.
Mamrie Hart is confident in the leading role. But you may find yourself wishing she had more to sink her teeth into. Because although the movie comes off without much of a hitch (and the setup is clever), there's nothing much fresh or original for her to mine. Plus, the movie's romantic aspects seem like formulaic plot twists that aren't really necessary. Better to have focused on the friendships in this surprisingly solid film.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Dirty 30 portrays drinking. Is it glamorized? Are there realistic consequences? Why does that matter?
Why do you think popular YouTube personalities made this movie? Why not just keep doing YouTube shows?
What makes Kate happy? What does she learn about herself that helps her feel more satisfied with her life?
What role does friendship play in the movie? How do the three women at the center of the movie make each other stronger?
Movie Details
- In theaters : September 23, 2016
- On DVD or streaming : November 1, 2016
- Cast : Mamrie Hart , Hannah Hart , Grace Helbig
- Director : Andrew Bush
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Gay Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Lionsgate
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Friendship , School ( High School )
- Run time : 86 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : some sexual material, drug references, and partying
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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