Career Opportunities (1991) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Josie, the daughter of the town's wealthiest businessman, faces problems at home and wishes to leave town but is disoriented. Her decision is finalized after she falls asleep in a Target dressing room. She awakens to find herself locked in the store overnight with the janitor, Jim, the town "no hoper" and liar.
Rated PG-13 • 1991 • 1h 23m
This 90s rom-com earns its PG-13 rating primarily for sexual innuendo, some language, and thematic elements. The film's sexual content is its most notable feature, with lead character Josie frequently shown in a revealing top and involved in suggestive situations, including one where she rides a mechanical horse provocatively. Violence is brief and comedic, involving a hostage situation with incompetent robbers, but a recurring theme… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Career Opportunities appropriate for kids?
This 90s rom-com earns its PG-13 rating primarily for sexual innuendo, some language, and thematic elements. The film's sexual content is its most notable feature, with lead character Josie frequently shown in a revealing top and involved in suggestive situations, including one… Read more — free account
Content severity in Career Opportunities
What happens in Career Opportunities, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:10 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in Career Opportunities
Moderate. Sexual content and innuendo are frequent. For much of the film, Josie wears a revealing, low-cut white tank top. There is a scene where she rides a mechanical horse in a suggestive manner, and another where she feigns seducing one of the robbers to create a distraction. Characters kiss passionately and briefly discuss sex, though there is no nudity.
Violence and gore in Career Opportunities
Mild. The violence is largely comedic. Two robbers break into the store and hold the main characters hostage at gunpoint, but they are portrayed as bumbling and incompetent. Jim later finds a shotgun and manages to turn the tables, tying them up until the police arrive. A theme of parental abuse is present, but it is depicted through tense arguments rather than on-screen physical violence.
Language in Career Opportunities
Moderate. The PG-13 rating is partly due to profanity. There are uses of "s--t," "asshole," "damn," and "hell." The film is also noted to contain at least one use of "f--k."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Career Opportunities
Present but not a focus. There are a few brief instances of substance use. One of the robbers is shown smoking a cigarette inside the store. This content is minor and not central to the plot.
Mature themes in Career Opportunities
Moderate. The film's primary themes involve escaping a dysfunctional family life and a dead-end town. Josie is dealing with an emotionally abusive father, which is a key part of her motivation. The film also touches on class differences, being unfairly judged by one's reputation (Jim is seen as a loser and liar), and an instance of attempted shoplifting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Career Opportunities appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Career Opportunities is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This 90s rom-com earns its PG-13 rating primarily for sexual innuendo, some language, and thematic elements. The film's sexual content is its most notable feature, with lead character Josie frequently shown in a…
What age rating does Career Opportunities have?
Career Opportunities is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Career Opportunities about?
This 90s rom-com earns its PG-13 rating primarily for sexual innuendo, some language, and thematic elements. The film's sexual content is its most notable feature, with lead character Josie frequently shown in a revealing top and involved in suggestive situations, including one where she rides a mechanical horse…
Is there sex or nudity in Career Opportunities?
Moderate. Sexual content and innuendo are frequent. For much of the film, Josie wears a revealing, low-cut white tank top. There is a scene where she rides a mechanical horse in a suggestive manner, and another where she feigns seducing one of the robbers to…
How violent is Career Opportunities?
Mild. The violence is largely comedic. Two robbers break into the store and hold the main characters hostage at gunpoint, but they are portrayed as bumbling and incompetent. Jim later finds a shotgun and manages to turn the tables, tying them up until the…
Is the language in Career Opportunities appropriate for kids?
Moderate. The PG-13 rating is partly due to profanity. There are uses of "s--t," "asshole," "damn," and "hell." The film is also noted to contain at least one use of "f--k."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Career Opportunities?
Present but not a focus. There are a few brief instances of substance use. One of the robbers is shown smoking a cigarette inside the store. This content is minor and not central to the plot.
What mature themes appear in Career Opportunities?
Moderate. The film's primary themes involve escaping a dysfunctional family life and a dead-end town. Josie is dealing with an emotionally abusive father, which is a key part of her motivation. The film also touches on class differences, being unfairly judged…
How long is Career Opportunities?
Career Opportunities runs 83 minutes, directed by Bryan Gordon, released in 1991.
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