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Betting on the Bride (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A womanizer bets that he can get someone to accept his marriage proposal after dating them for just 30 days. What he doesn't know is that the woman he targeted has some serious commitment issues.

Rated NR • 2017 • 1h 24m

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The romantic comedy "Betting on the Bride" follows Damon, a womanizer who makes a bet that he can get a woman to accept his marriage proposal in just 30 days. His target is Julie, who has her own serious issues with commitment. The film's TV-PG rating is driven by mature thematic elements, primarily the central plot involving deception and manipulation in a relationship. Content is otherwise mild, with some social drinking of alcohol… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Karissa Lee Staples
Karissa Lee Staples
Peter Mooney
Peter Mooney
Kim Delaney
Kim Delaney
Cindy Busby
Cindy Busby
Woody Jeffreys
Woody Jeffreys
RK
Ron Kologie
Steve Baran
Steve Baran
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Is Betting on the Bride appropriate for kids?

The romantic comedy "Betting on the Bride" follows Damon, a womanizer who makes a bet that he can get a woman to accept his marriage proposal in just 30 days. His target is Julie, who has her own serious issues with commitment. The film's TV-PG rating is driven by mature… Read more — free account

Content severity in Betting on the Bride

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence None 0/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Betting on the Bride, moment by moment

  1. 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
  2. 0:15 🍷 Substances 2/10
  3. 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Betting on the Bride

Content is mild. A few kisses are shown between the main characters, none of which are passionate. There are discussions about dating, past relationships, and one character's reputation as a 'womanizer,' but there is no explicit dialogue, innuendo, or sexual activity.

Violence and gore in Betting on the Bride

None. The film is a light romantic comedy and contains no violent content.

Language in Betting on the Bride

Language is very mild and infrequent, in line with a TV-PG rating. A use of "hell" may be audible during an argument, but there is no strong profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Betting on the Bride

Characters drink alcohol socially in several scenes, including wine with dinner and cocktails at a bar. No one is shown to be drunk, and there is no depiction of substance abuse or dependency.

Mature themes in Betting on the Bride

The primary themes are moderately mature. The central plot involves a bet where a man manipulates a woman into a relationship, creating a theme of deception and betrayal. Other themes include commitment-phobia, judging others based on reputation, and the ethics of lying in a romance.

Scary moments in Betting on the Bride

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Betting on the Bride yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betting on the Bride appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Betting on the Bride is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. The romantic comedy "Betting on the Bride" follows Damon, a womanizer who makes a bet that he can get a woman to accept his marriage proposal in just 30 days. His target is Julie, who has her own serious issues with…

What age rating does Betting on the Bride have?

Betting on the Bride is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Betting on the Bride about?

The romantic comedy "Betting on the Bride" follows Damon, a womanizer who makes a bet that he can get a woman to accept his marriage proposal in just 30 days. His target is Julie, who has her own serious issues with commitment. The film's TV-PG rating is driven by mature thematic elements, primarily the central plot…

Is there sex or nudity in Betting on the Bride?

Content is mild. A few kisses are shown between the main characters, none of which are passionate. There are discussions about dating, past relationships, and one character's reputation as a 'womanizer,' but there is no explicit dialogue, innuendo, or sexual…

How violent is Betting on the Bride?

None. The film is a light romantic comedy and contains no violent content.

Is the language in Betting on the Bride appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild and infrequent, in line with a TV-PG rating. A use of "hell" may be audible during an argument, but there is no strong profanity.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Betting on the Bride?

Characters drink alcohol socially in several scenes, including wine with dinner and cocktails at a bar. No one is shown to be drunk, and there is no depiction of substance abuse or dependency.

What mature themes appear in Betting on the Bride?

The primary themes are moderately mature. The central plot involves a bet where a man manipulates a woman into a relationship, creating a theme of deception and betrayal. Other themes include commitment-phobia, judging others based on reputation, and the…

How long is Betting on the Bride?

Betting on the Bride runs 84 minutes, directed by Marita Grabiak, released in 2017.

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