How Do You Know (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After being cut from the USA softball team and feeling a bit past her prime, Lisa finds herself evaluating her life and in the middle of a love triangle, as a corporate guy in crisis competes with her current, baseball-playing beau.
Rated PG-13 • 2010 • 2h 1m
How Do You Know is a romantic dramedy centered on Lisa, a professional softball player navigating a love triangle between a corporate executive named George and a pro baseball player named Matty. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily for its sexual references and moderate profanity, including two instances of the F-word. Parents should be aware of scenes involving heavy drinking and discussions about sexual encounters. It is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is How Do You Know appropriate for kids?
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Content severity in How Do You Know
What happens in How Do You Know, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:30 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:45 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in How Do You Know
The film contains mild sexual content, including dialogue where characters discuss recent sexual encounters. There are brief moments where a couple is heard moaning before transitioning to a scene where they are shown talking post-intimacy.
Violence and gore in How Do You Know
There is no physical violence depicted in the film. The only instance is a minor, non-aggressive moment involving a physical object.
Language in How Do You Know
Language is moderate, featuring several crude references and curse words. This includes two uses of the F-word, six uses of 'shit,' and various other expletives like 'piss,' 'cat-turd,' and 'condom.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in How Do You Know
There are several scenes of alcohol consumption throughout the film. This includes one extended sequence where Paul Rudd's character becomes notably intoxicated.
Mature themes in How Do You Know
The story deals with mature themes including job loss, federal criminal investigations, parental disappointment, and the complexities of adult romantic commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is How Do You Know appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests How Do You Know is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. How Do You Know is a romantic dramedy centered on Lisa, a professional softball player navigating a love triangle between a corporate executive named George and a pro baseball player named Matty. The film received a…
What age rating does How Do You Know have?
How Do You Know is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is How Do You Know about?
How Do You Know is a romantic dramedy centered on Lisa, a professional softball player navigating a love triangle between a corporate executive named George and a pro baseball player named Matty. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily for its sexual references and moderate profanity, including two instances of the…
Is there sex or nudity in How Do You Know?
The film contains mild sexual content, including dialogue where characters discuss recent sexual encounters. There are brief moments where a couple is heard moaning before transitioning to a scene where they are shown talking post-intimacy.
How violent is How Do You Know?
There is no physical violence depicted in the film. The only instance is a minor, non-aggressive moment involving a physical object.
Is the language in How Do You Know appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate, featuring several crude references and curse words. This includes two uses of the F-word, six uses of 'shit,' and various other expletives like 'piss,' 'cat-turd,' and 'condom.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in How Do You Know?
There are several scenes of alcohol consumption throughout the film. This includes one extended sequence where Paul Rudd's character becomes notably intoxicated.
What mature themes appear in How Do You Know?
The story deals with mature themes including job loss, federal criminal investigations, parental disappointment, and the complexities of adult romantic commitments.
How long is How Do You Know?
How Do You Know runs 121 minutes, directed by James L. Brooks, released in 2010.
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