Admission (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Straitlaced Princeton University admissions officer Portia Nathan is caught off-guard when she makes a recruiting visit to an alternative high school overseen by her former classmate, the freewheeling John Pressman. Pressman has surmised that Jeremiah, his gifted yet very unconventional student, might well be the son that Portia secretly gave up for adoption many years ago.
Rated PG-13 • 2013 • 1h 47m
Admission is a romantic dramedy centered on Portia Nathan, a Princeton admissions officer whose professional and personal life unravels when she reunites with an old classmate. The film receives a PG-13 rating primarily for moderate language and various sexual situations, including implied intimacy. Parents should be aware that the plot involves mature themes of unplanned pregnancy, adoption, and career crisis. It is suited for older… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Admission appropriate for kids?
Admission is a romantic dramedy centered on Portia Nathan, a Princeton admissions officer whose professional and personal life unravels when she reunites with an old classmate. The film receives a PG-13 rating primarily for moderate language and various sexual situations… Read more — free account
Content severity in Admission
What happens in Admission, moment by moment
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:28 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:35 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in Admission
The film features several scenes of implied sexual intimacy, including characters waking up together in bed or being shown under sheets with bare shoulders. There are also brief moments of passionate kissing and characters adjusting their clothing, as well as general moderate innuendo throughout the dialogue.
Violence and gore in Admission
Violence is minimal and non-graphic. Notable moments include a character pointing a shotgun at others, a minor physical confrontation, and a few instances of property damage or clumsy accidents, none of which result in serious injury or blood.
Language in Admission
Moderate profanity is present throughout the film. This includes a single use of the 'f-word,' along with several instances of 's-word,' 'hell,' 'damn,' and various insults or anatomical references.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Admission
Light usage is limited to social drinking, with characters shown consuming wine at restaurants or parties in a realistic, non-glamorized manner.
Mature themes in Admission
The story revolves around mature subject matter, including secret adoption, the trauma of giving up a child, and the professional and personal fallout from ethical compromises. These themes are handled with a blend of comedy and drama.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Admission appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Admission is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Admission is a romantic dramedy centered on Portia Nathan, a Princeton admissions officer whose professional and personal life unravels when she reunites with an old classmate. The film receives a PG-13 rating primarily…
What age rating does Admission have?
Admission is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Admission about?
Admission is a romantic dramedy centered on Portia Nathan, a Princeton admissions officer whose professional and personal life unravels when she reunites with an old classmate. The film receives a PG-13 rating primarily for moderate language and various sexual situations, including implied intimacy. Parents should be…
Is there sex or nudity in Admission?
The film features several scenes of implied sexual intimacy, including characters waking up together in bed or being shown under sheets with bare shoulders. There are also brief moments of passionate kissing and characters adjusting their clothing, as well as…
How violent is Admission?
Violence is minimal and non-graphic. Notable moments include a character pointing a shotgun at others, a minor physical confrontation, and a few instances of property damage or clumsy accidents, none of which result in serious injury or blood.
Is the language in Admission appropriate for kids?
Moderate profanity is present throughout the film. This includes a single use of the 'f-word,' along with several instances of 's-word,' 'hell,' 'damn,' and various insults or anatomical references.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Admission?
Light usage is limited to social drinking, with characters shown consuming wine at restaurants or parties in a realistic, non-glamorized manner.
What mature themes appear in Admission?
The story revolves around mature subject matter, including secret adoption, the trauma of giving up a child, and the professional and personal fallout from ethical compromises. These themes are handled with a blend of comedy and drama.
How long is Admission?
Admission runs 107 minutes, directed by Paul Weitz, released in 2013.
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