Dostana (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Dostana is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Dostana is a romantic comedy centered on Sam and Kunal, two bachelors who pretend to be a gay couple to rent an apartment with Neha, only to fall in love with her. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for its moderate…

Dostana is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Dostana is a romantic comedy centered on Sam and Kunal, two bachelors who pretend to be a gay couple to rent an apartment with Neha, only to fall in love with her. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for its moderate sexual innuendo, suggestive dance sequences, and occasional mild language. Parents should be aware of…

The film features frequent suggestive humor, camera focus on character anatomy, and playful innuendo. Notable moments include a character waking up after an implied one-night stand, characters using magazines to cover their laps when aroused, and dance…

Violence is absent, limited only to a brief, non-graphic instance where a character's clothes are torn at a club and a playful, harmless tussle.

Language is mild, with occasional uses of strong words that are either beeped out or used in a suggestive, non-profane context. Specific dialogue includes crude double entendres regarding sexual anatomy.

The film includes a sequence where a lead character becomes noticeably intoxicated at a nightclub, requiring her friends to assist her in leaving.

The central theme involves a deceptive romantic charade, navigating LGBTQ+ stereotypes for comedic effect, and the complexities of friendship and romantic pursuit. The film also explores parental expectations regarding cultural norms and sexuality.

Dostana runs 141 minutes, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, released in 2008.

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