Accepted (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A high school slacker who's rejected by every school he applies to opts to create his own institution of higher learning, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, on a rundown piece of property near his hometown.
Rated PG-13 • 2006 • 1h 33m
Accepted tells the story of Bartleby Gaines, a high school senior who fabricates his own college, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, after being rejected from every school he applied to. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for pervasive language, consistent sexual innuendo, and scenes of underage drinking. The central joke involves the college's crude acronym (S.H.I.T.), which leads to frequent use of profanity. Scenes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Accepted appropriate for kids?
Accepted tells the story of Bartleby Gaines, a high school senior who fabricates his own college, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, after being rejected from every school he applied to. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for pervasive language, consistent sexual… Read more — free account
Content severity in Accepted
What happens in Accepted, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 💬 Language 6/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Accepted
Contains moderate sexual innuendo, crude humor, and some revealing outfits. A running gag involves a character in a hot dog costume who is told to ask others about his 'wiener'. Another character alludes to a past as a stripper. Women are seen in bikinis and dancing provocatively at parties, and a student creates large wooden statues with oversized phalluses. A teacher is also crudely accused of masturbating.
Violence and gore in Accepted
Violence is brief, infrequent, and comedic in tone. Several characters shock themselves for fun with an abandoned electroconvulsive therapy machine. A fraternity hazing scene involves a character being threatened and later appearing with a bruised face. A kitchen experiment results in a harmless explosion, a non-graphic dummy corpse falls from a ceiling as a jump-scare gag, and a car explodes at the end of the film.
Language in Accepted
Language is frequent and a primary source of humor. The fake college's acronym is 'S.H.I.T.', and the word 'shit' is used over 50 times, often appearing visually on clothing and emblems. Other profanity is also strong, including many uses of 'ass' and 'hell,' plus one use of 'fuck' and terms like 'bitch,' 'tits,' 'penis,' and 'dipshit'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Accepted
Underage drinking is a recurring element. Numerous scenes show students drinking beer from kegs and red cups at large parties, with some appearing inebriated or passed out. In one scene, a character finds a tank of anesthetic gas and inhales it from a mask for a recreational high. An adult character orders dozens of kegs of beer for his personal consumption.
Mature themes in Accepted
The central theme is deception and fraud, as the protagonists create a massive lie to avoid disappointing their parents. Other themes include rebelling against the educational establishment, intense parental pressure, and the value of non-traditional learning. Scenes of college fraternity hazing depict humiliation and bullying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Accepted appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Accepted is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Accepted tells the story of Bartleby Gaines, a high school senior who fabricates his own college, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, after being rejected from every school he applied to. The film earned its PG-13…
What age rating does Accepted have?
Accepted is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Accepted about?
Accepted tells the story of Bartleby Gaines, a high school senior who fabricates his own college, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, after being rejected from every school he applied to. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for pervasive language, consistent sexual innuendo, and scenes of underage…
Is there sex or nudity in Accepted?
Contains moderate sexual innuendo, crude humor, and some revealing outfits. A running gag involves a character in a hot dog costume who is told to ask others about his 'wiener'. Another character alludes to a past as a stripper. Women are seen in bikinis and…
How violent is Accepted?
Violence is brief, infrequent, and comedic in tone. Several characters shock themselves for fun with an abandoned electroconvulsive therapy machine. A fraternity hazing scene involves a character being threatened and later appearing with a bruised face. A…
Is the language in Accepted appropriate for kids?
Language is frequent and a primary source of humor. The fake college's acronym is 'S.H.I.T.', and the word 'shit' is used over 50 times, often appearing visually on clothing and emblems. Other profanity is also strong, including many uses of 'ass' and 'hell,'…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Accepted?
Underage drinking is a recurring element. Numerous scenes show students drinking beer from kegs and red cups at large parties, with some appearing inebriated or passed out. In one scene, a character finds a tank of anesthetic gas and inhales it from a mask…
What mature themes appear in Accepted?
The central theme is deception and fraud, as the protagonists create a massive lie to avoid disappointing their parents. Other themes include rebelling against the educational establishment, intense parental pressure, and the value of non-traditional…
How long is Accepted?
Accepted runs 93 minutes, directed by Steve Pink, released in 2006.
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