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Camping (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Plastic surgeon Michel Saint-Josse is on his way to Spain where he hopes to spend a stress-free holiday in a luxury hotel with his teenage daughter Vanessa. When his car breaks down near a camping, Michel accepts the offer of help from an extrovert gigolo camper named Patrick Chirac. Whilst their car is being repaired, Michel and Vanessa agree to stay in Patrick’s well proportioned tent, not knowing that, thanks to a series of mishaps, it will be their home for several days...

Rated NR • 2006 • 1h 35m

Age
10+

Camping (2006) is an unrated French summer comedy about Michel Saint-Josse, his teenage daughter Vanessa, and the extroverted camper Patrick Chirac at a busy Atlantic coast campsite. The film earned its adult-leaning reputation mainly for repeated nudity and sexualized situations — IMDb's Parents Guide notes instances of full male and female frontal nudity in campsite and beach scenes — plus flirting and suggestive humor. There's… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Franck Dubosc
Franck Dubosc
Gérard Lanvin
Gérard Lanvin
Mathilde Seigner
Mathilde Seigner
Antoine Duléry
Antoine Duléry
Claude Brasseur
Claude Brasseur
Mylène Demongeot
Mylène Demongeot
Abbes Zahmani
Abbes Zahmani
Ari Vatanen
Ari Vatanen
Christine Citti
Christine Citti
Frédérique Bel
Frédérique Bel
Noémie Elbaz
Noémie Elbaz
Edéa Darcque
Edéa Darcque
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Is Camping appropriate for kids?

Camping (2006) is an unrated French summer comedy about Michel Saint-Josse, his teenage daughter Vanessa, and the extroverted camper Patrick Chirac at a busy Atlantic coast campsite. The film earned its adult-leaning reputation mainly for repeated nudity and sexualized… Read more — free account

Content severity in Camping

Sex Strong 6/10
Violence None 0/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances Moderate 4/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Camping, moment by moment

  1. 0:05 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
  2. 0:12 💬 Language 2/10
  3. 0:26 🍷 Substances 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Camping

Moderate, mostly non-graphic nudity and sexualized situations. IMDb's Parents Guide specifically reports full male and female frontal nudity in campsite/beach contexts; several scenes show naturist sunbathing and occasional brief frontal glimpses. The film also includes flirtation, suggestive dancing, thong swimwear and sexual innuendo centered on Patrick Chirac and other adult campers; nothing is staged as an aggressive sexual assault. Parents should expect repeated nudity in social/camp settings and comedic…

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Violence and gore in Camping

None. There are no on-screen fights, physical assaults, or blood; the tone is comic and non-violent throughout.

Language in Camping

Light and infrequent. Reported dialogue contains mild French expletives and slang (comic insults, brief swears) but no sustained or graphic profanity reported in sources. Expect occasional rude jokes rather than strong English-language f-words.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Camping

Light-to-moderate alcohol use in social scenes. Campers drink beer and pastis at barbecues, there are tipsy late-night scenes and a few comic drunken moments that lead to loud arguments or stumbling, but no depiction of hard drug use or overdose.

Mature themes in Camping

Mature-adult themes and family embarrassment: parental concern, flirtation between adults, and the awkwardness of a teen (Vanessa) in a sexualized social environment are recurring. Themes are treated comically rather than darkly, with some relationship choices and jealousy played for laughs.

Scary moments in Camping

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Camping 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 Camping appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Camping is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Camping (2006) is an unrated French summer comedy about Michel Saint-Josse, his teenage daughter Vanessa, and the extroverted camper Patrick Chirac at a busy Atlantic coast campsite. The film earned its adult-leaning…

What age rating does Camping have?

Camping is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Camping about?

Camping (2006) is an unrated French summer comedy about Michel Saint-Josse, his teenage daughter Vanessa, and the extroverted camper Patrick Chirac at a busy Atlantic coast campsite. The film earned its adult-leaning reputation mainly for repeated nudity and sexualized situations — IMDb's Parents Guide notes instances…

Is there sex or nudity in Camping?

Moderate, mostly non-graphic nudity and sexualized situations. IMDb's Parents Guide specifically reports full male and female frontal nudity in campsite/beach contexts; several scenes show naturist sunbathing and occasional brief frontal glimpses. The film…

How violent is Camping?

None. There are no on-screen fights, physical assaults, or blood; the tone is comic and non-violent throughout.

Is the language in Camping appropriate for kids?

Light and infrequent. Reported dialogue contains mild French expletives and slang (comic insults, brief swears) but no sustained or graphic profanity reported in sources. Expect occasional rude jokes rather than strong English-language f-words.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Camping?

Light-to-moderate alcohol use in social scenes. Campers drink beer and pastis at barbecues, there are tipsy late-night scenes and a few comic drunken moments that lead to loud arguments or stumbling, but no depiction of hard drug use or overdose.

What mature themes appear in Camping?

Mature-adult themes and family embarrassment: parental concern, flirtation between adults, and the awkwardness of a teen (Vanessa) in a sexualized social environment are recurring. Themes are treated comically rather than darkly, with some relationship…

How long is Camping?

Camping runs 95 minutes, directed by Fabien Onteniente, released in 2006.

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