Get Real (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Sensitive rural town model student Steven Carter hides his gay feelings, except with his neighbor and best friend Linda. Suddenly his desperate search for partners leads to a blind date with golden boy John Dixon, bound for an Oxbridge career.
Rated R • 1998 • 1h 51m
Get Real (1998) is an R-rated British teen drama about 16-year-old Steven Carter coming to terms with his sexuality in a small town and his fraught relationship with popular pupil John Dixon. The rating reflects frequent strong profanity and mature themes (coming out, homophobic bullying, public exposure) plus mild sexual content (cruising, kissing, brief nudity) and scenes of physical bullying. Parents should note on-screen same-sex… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Get Real appropriate for kids?
Get Real (1998) is an R-rated British teen drama about 16-year-old Steven Carter coming to terms with his sexuality in a small town and his fraught relationship with popular pupil John Dixon. The rating reflects frequent strong profanity and mature themes (coming out, homophobic… Read more — free account
Content severity in Get Real
What happens in Get Real, moment by moment
- 0:08 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:11 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:14 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Get Real
Mild, non-graphic sexual content. Scenes include cruising in a public toilet, on-screen kissing between Steven and John, talk about masturbation and a brief shot of John putting on boxers (rear briefly visible). Nothing explicit or nudity beyond brief rear exposure.
Violence and gore in Get Real
Mild, realistic bullying and a few physical assaults without graphic injury. Includes a staged scuffle where John kicks Steven, a later locker-room beating, and brief shoving by classmates; these are emotional and upsetting but not gory.
Language in Get Real
Strong and frequent profanity throughout — many uses of the F-word plus repeated use of 'queer' and a derogatory slur used by bullies. Language is a consistent element of the film's realistic teen dialogue and bullying.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Get Real
Mild alcohol and tobacco use. Characters drink at a school dance and John arrives drunk at Steven's house; several characters are shown smoking.
Mature themes in Get Real
Strong, central themes: closeted sexuality, coming out, homophobia, bullying, censorship and public exposure. The film centres on emotional trauma from being outed, parental misunderstanding and a public coming-out at a school assembly — these are sustained and emotionally intense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Get Real appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Get Real is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. Get Real (1998) is an R-rated British teen drama about 16-year-old Steven Carter coming to terms with his sexuality in a small town and his fraught relationship with popular pupil John Dixon. The rating reflects…
What age rating does Get Real have?
Get Real is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Get Real about?
Get Real (1998) is an R-rated British teen drama about 16-year-old Steven Carter coming to terms with his sexuality in a small town and his fraught relationship with popular pupil John Dixon. The rating reflects frequent strong profanity and mature themes (coming out, homophobic bullying, public exposure) plus mild…
Is there sex or nudity in Get Real?
Mild, non-graphic sexual content. Scenes include cruising in a public toilet, on-screen kissing between Steven and John, talk about masturbation and a brief shot of John putting on boxers (rear briefly visible). Nothing explicit or nudity beyond brief rear…
How violent is Get Real?
Mild, realistic bullying and a few physical assaults without graphic injury. Includes a staged scuffle where John kicks Steven, a later locker-room beating, and brief shoving by classmates; these are emotional and upsetting but not gory.
Is the language in Get Real appropriate for kids?
Strong and frequent profanity throughout — many uses of the F-word plus repeated use of 'queer' and a derogatory slur used by bullies. Language is a consistent element of the film's realistic teen dialogue and bullying.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Get Real?
Mild alcohol and tobacco use. Characters drink at a school dance and John arrives drunk at Steven's house; several characters are shown smoking.
What mature themes appear in Get Real?
Strong, central themes: closeted sexuality, coming out, homophobia, bullying, censorship and public exposure. The film centres on emotional trauma from being outed, parental misunderstanding and a public coming-out at a school assembly — these are sustained…
How long is Get Real?
Get Real runs 111 minutes, directed by Simon Shore, released in 1998.
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