How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Majority White cast. Gender roles are reinforced and sexism is expressed by main characters. A stereotypically "emotional" woman is shown crying in bed after the end of a week-long relationship and worries it's because she's fat. Ben has a "boys' night" drinking beer and playing poker. Andie decorates Ben's home with pink, implying that that the color is threatening to manliness. Ben makes sexist references to female colleagues, calling them "hot leggy chick" and "lips and hips." Broad sexist comments are made, like "No man understands women," and "A woman loves a man who can cook." A group laughs at a woman with a larger body type, implying that Ben wouldn't date her. Passing jokes about homosexuality and Tourette's.

A character is punched in the face. Dangerous driving on a motorbike.

Plenty of sexual references and innuendo. A man is shown shirtless in an office, with women looking at him through a window. Flirting, kissing, kissing on a bed, and a couple undresses and kisses in the shower -- only their backs and shoulders are shown. A woman seductively strokes her cleavage, and a character rubs their head on a woman's clothed breasts for comfort. Jokes about maintaining sexual arousal, and a woman refers to her partner's penis a number of times, naming it Princess Sophia. Orgasms and other sexual references in women's magazine. Characters visit couples/sex therapist.

Many instances of "s--t," plus "piss," "ass," "freaking," "butt," "screw," "bitch," "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph," and "holy crap." Characters play the card game known as "Bulls--t."

Characters drink -- beer, wine, cocktails, and champagne -- and are seen drunk. Smoking (cigarettes and cigars). Passing mention of crack, and a character asks: "Is she on something?"

Parents need to know that How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a romcom starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. It leans heavily into gender stereotypes and includes innuendo, sexual references, and mature content. There's mention of impotence, orgasms, sexual acts, and naming private parts, as well as jokes about homosexuality, body size, and Tourette's. Characters drink and smoke on many occasions, with drinking portrayed as a way to handle unhappiness. Strong language includes "s--t," "ass," and "bitch," and there's continuous swearing during a card game called "Bulls--t." Characters lie to and manipulate others for their own gain, though they feel some remorse when they develop real feelings. Teens and adults may enjoy the familiar, formulaic approach with easy laughs and A-list actors, but those looking for a smarter comedy will be left disappointed.

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