Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The story of best friends Barb and Star, who leave their small midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, where they soon find themselves tangled up in adventure, love, and a villain’s evil plot to kill everyone in town.
Rated PG-13 • 2021 • 1h 47m
Best friends Barb and Star leave their small town for the first time for a vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, only to become entangled in a villain's absurd plot. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for strong, crude sexual content, with constant innuendo, sight gags, and a scene that implies a threesome. The rating also reflects some drug use, as a character smokes marijuana, and moderate language including uses of "shit" and a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar appropriate for kids?
Best friends Barb and Star leave their small town for the first time for a vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, only to become entangled in a villain's absurd plot. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for strong, crude sexual content, with constant innuendo, sight gags, and a… Read more — free account
Content severity in Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
What happens in Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar, moment by moment
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:28 🍷 Substances 4/10
Sex and nudity in Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Frequent crude sexual humor and innuendo are central to the film's comedy. In one key scene, three characters wake up in the same bed after a night of partying, implying a threesome (women are in bras, the man is shirtless). A romantic subplot involves a couple kissing passionately and being caught in a sexually suggestive pose. Other content includes a man wearing extremely tight, revealing shorts as a running gag, and a character casually mentioning getting a 'labia ring'.
Violence and gore in Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Violence is mild, brief, and consistently played for cartoonish, slapstick effect. A character is shot with a tranquilizer dart with no injury. Characters are held at gunpoint, but the threat is not sustained or graphic. A character is presumed killed by a swarm of mosquitos off-screen, but the moment is comedic. Two characters are forced to jump off a cliff but comically float down safely. A brief fight scene involves slapstick combat.
Language in Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Language is moderate. The word "shit" is used several times. There is one instance of a character mouthing the word "fuck" without sound, and another moment where a character starts to say the word but is cut off ("ffffffuuuu-"). Other milder terms like "hell," "damn," and "ass" are also present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Substance use is moderate. Characters frequently drink alcoholic cocktails in the Florida resort setting. In one notable scene, a character is shown smoking a marijuana joint while parasailing. The villain uses a chemical antidote for her mosquito poison.
Mature themes in Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
The main themes involve the power of female friendship, embracing change in middle age, and overcoming loneliness. The villain's motivation stems from being bullied as a child, which is resolved when the townspeople offer her friendship. A friendship is tested by secrets and romance but ultimately proves resilient. A character is briefly shown being eaten by an alligator in a comedic flashback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Best friends Barb and Star leave their small town for the first time for a vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, only to become entangled in a villain's absurd plot. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for strong, crude…
What age rating does Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar have?
Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar about?
Best friends Barb and Star leave their small town for the first time for a vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, only to become entangled in a villain's absurd plot. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for strong, crude sexual content, with constant innuendo, sight gags, and a scene that implies a threesome. The rating…
Is there sex or nudity in Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar?
Frequent crude sexual humor and innuendo are central to the film's comedy. In one key scene, three characters wake up in the same bed after a night of partying, implying a threesome (women are in bras, the man is shirtless). A romantic subplot involves a…
How violent is Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar?
Violence is mild, brief, and consistently played for cartoonish, slapstick effect. A character is shot with a tranquilizer dart with no injury. Characters are held at gunpoint, but the threat is not sustained or graphic. A character is presumed killed by a…
Is the language in Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate. The word "shit" is used several times. There is one instance of a character mouthing the word "fuck" without sound, and another moment where a character starts to say the word but is cut off ("ffffffuuuu-"). Other milder terms like…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar?
Substance use is moderate. Characters frequently drink alcoholic cocktails in the Florida resort setting. In one notable scene, a character is shown smoking a marijuana joint while parasailing. The villain uses a chemical antidote for her mosquito poison.
What mature themes appear in Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar?
The main themes involve the power of female friendship, embracing change in middle age, and overcoming loneliness. The villain's motivation stems from being bullied as a child, which is resolved when the townspeople offer her friendship. A friendship is…
How long is Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar?
Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar runs 107 minutes, directed by Josh Greenbaum, released in 2021.
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