Crossroads (2002) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After eight years apart, three childhood friends - Lucy, Kit, and Mimi - rediscover their friendship on a cross-country trip. With barely a plan, practically no money but plenty of dreams, the girls catch a lift with Mimi's handsome friend Ben in his convertible. Along the way they not only gather experiences that will change their lives, but they also discover how important it is to hold onto their hearts' desires.
Rated PG-13 • 2002 • 1h 33m
Crossroads received its PG-13 rating primarily for its handling of mature themes, including teen pregnancy, date rape, and parental abandonment, alongside some sexual content and brief teen drinking. The film follows three childhood friends, Lucy, Kit, and Mimi, on a cross-country road trip where they confront difficult pasts and realities. Parents should be aware of an emotionally intense scene where a character is rejected by her… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Crossroads appropriate for kids?
Crossroads received its PG-13 rating primarily for its handling of mature themes, including teen pregnancy, date rape, and parental abandonment, alongside some sexual content and brief teen drinking. The film follows three childhood friends, Lucy, Kit, and Mimi, on a… Read more — free account
Content severity in Crossroads
What happens in Crossroads, moment by moment
- 0:03 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:10 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
- 0:18 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Crossroads
There is a moderate amount of sexual content and innuendo. Early in the film, Lucy dances in her room in her bra and underwear. In another scene, she and her date are shown in their underwear, kissing in bed, before deciding not to have sex. There is a later implied sex scene between Lucy and Ben, featuring passionate kissing before the scene fades. The friends also perform a song in a bar wearing short skirts and crop tops, with one character doing some suggestive dancing near a pole.
Violence and gore in Crossroads
Violence is infrequent and not graphic. One scene features Ben punching a man in a bar who is aggressively touching Lucy. In a more emotional confrontation, Kit punches her ex-fiancé in the face after discovering a betrayal. The film also contains a brief physical fight between two of the main characters, involving pushing and hair-pulling. A character falls down a flight of stairs, which is presented as accidental but has serious consequences.
Language in Crossroads
The film contains some profanity consistent with its PG-13 rating. Words used include "shit," "bitch," "damn," and "hell." There are also some insults like "trailer trash sleaze." The religious exclamations "God" and "Jesus" are used a few times.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Crossroads
There is a scene of underage drinking. During the road trip, the three main characters drink from a bottle of alcohol at their motel, becoming intoxicated and acting silly. Characters are also briefly seen in a bar setting where other adults are drinking.
Mature themes in Crossroads
The film's strongest content involves its mature themes. A central plotline involves Mimi's teen pregnancy, which she reveals is the result of a date rape; this is discussed but not shown. Another character, Lucy, deals with the emotional trauma of being abandoned as a child, culminating in a painful scene where her mother coldly rejects her. Other themes include dealing with a controlling parent, body image issues, and domestic abuse mentioned in a character's backstory. A character suffers a miscarriage after an…
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Is Crossroads appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Crossroads is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Crossroads received its PG-13 rating primarily for its handling of mature themes, including teen pregnancy, date rape, and parental abandonment, alongside some sexual content and brief teen drinking. The film follows…
What age rating does Crossroads have?
Crossroads is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Crossroads about?
Crossroads received its PG-13 rating primarily for its handling of mature themes, including teen pregnancy, date rape, and parental abandonment, alongside some sexual content and brief teen drinking. The film follows three childhood friends, Lucy, Kit, and Mimi, on a cross-country road trip where they confront…
Is there sex or nudity in Crossroads?
There is a moderate amount of sexual content and innuendo. Early in the film, Lucy dances in her room in her bra and underwear. In another scene, she and her date are shown in their underwear, kissing in bed, before deciding not to have sex. There is a later…
How violent is Crossroads?
Violence is infrequent and not graphic. One scene features Ben punching a man in a bar who is aggressively touching Lucy. In a more emotional confrontation, Kit punches her ex-fiancé in the face after discovering a betrayal. The film also contains a brief…
Is the language in Crossroads appropriate for kids?
The film contains some profanity consistent with its PG-13 rating. Words used include "shit," "bitch," "damn," and "hell." There are also some insults like "trailer trash sleaze." The religious exclamations "God" and "Jesus" are used a few times.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Crossroads?
There is a scene of underage drinking. During the road trip, the three main characters drink from a bottle of alcohol at their motel, becoming intoxicated and acting silly. Characters are also briefly seen in a bar setting where other adults are drinking.
What mature themes appear in Crossroads?
The film's strongest content involves its mature themes. A central plotline involves Mimi's teen pregnancy, which she reveals is the result of a date rape; this is discussed but not shown. Another character, Lucy, deals with the emotional trauma of being…
How long is Crossroads?
Crossroads runs 93 minutes, directed by Tamra Davis, released in 2002.
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