How to Be Single (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests How to Be Single is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. How to Be Single is a romantic comedy centered on Alice, a young woman navigating life in New York City after taking a break from a long-term relationship. The film earned its R-rating primarily due to pervasive sexual…

How to Be Single is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

How to Be Single is a romantic comedy centered on Alice, a young woman navigating life in New York City after taking a break from a long-term relationship. The film earned its R-rating primarily due to pervasive sexual references, frequent coarse language, and depictions of casual sexual encounters. Parents should be…

The film features constant sexual innuendo and discussions of sex. There are several brief, non-graphic depictions of sexual activity, occasional nudity (including a brief glimpse of buttocks), and a scene featuring a man with an erection.

Violence is minimal and non-graphic, limited to an instance of physical comedy where a character jumps over a taxi and minor scuffles related to emotional confrontations.

Strong language is pervasive throughout the film, including multiple uses of the f-word, as well as several instances of sexual slurs and vulgar anatomy-related profanity.

The film includes recurring alcohol consumption in bar and party settings. One character, Robin, is seen engaging in illicit substance use by crushing and snorting pills.

Mature themes include the complexities of casual sexual relationships, the death of a spouse, unplanned pregnancy, and the emotional challenges of infidelity.

How to Be Single runs 110 minutes, directed by Christian Ditter, released in 2016.

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