Parents' Guide to

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

By Renee Longstreet, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Book-based teen romcom has some language, racy talk.

Movie NR 2018 99 minutes
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

Community Reviews

age 12+

Based on 31 parent reviews

age 10+

Great movie, a MUST watch

This is such a great movie, for those overprotective parents like me, this is a great movie. My daughter told me about it and I was a bit unsure at first but I saw the movie and think it is a great movie. Recomendable to all family’s and a movie you will sure enjoy

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
2 people found this helpful.
age 14+

A little inappropriate

There are sexual suggestions and a make-out scene. Like where Lauras' dad gives her a package of condoms. Now you might be thinking, "that will go over my childs' head." You'd be wrong. I knew what sex was when I was in fourth, it has nothing to do with my parents being "bad," but some parents are to loosey goosey with their kids, and don't monitor what their children do online. Then word spreads around school, so on and so forth. If you don't want to believe me then that's on you. By he way your child won't show that they understand jokes, but they do and it makes it really uncomfortable for them.

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
Too much sex
2 people found this helpful.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (31):
Kids say (160):

Fans of teen romance will find much to like here, including an engaging performance by Lana Condor as Lara Jean and messages about self-confidence, honesty, and family unity. Especially significant is the fact that an Asian American character is at the center of a film, especially one intended for young people. That's a rare occurrence. On the negative side, there's a fair amount of predictability in To All the Boys I've Loved Before, and the story covers lots of familiar ground and characters -- popularity, romantic rivalries, mean girls, "jocks." Plus, the film resolves complex situations too easily. However, as lighthearted entertainment and a look at a too-little-seen culture, it's a welcome addition to Netflix's blossoming roster of teen romcoms.

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