Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Jerry Before Seinfeld is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Jerry Seinfeld's stand-up special "Jerry Before Seinfeld" is a nostalgic look at the comedian's origins, blending a live performance at New York's The Comic Strip with archival footage. The special's TV-14 rating stems…

Jerry Before Seinfeld is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Jerry Seinfeld's stand-up special "Jerry Before Seinfeld" is a nostalgic look at the comedian's origins, blending a live performance at New York's The Comic Strip with archival footage. The special's TV-14 rating stems from moderate profanity used throughout the set and some mild jokes about dating and relationships…

Contains mild innuendo and observational humor about dating and relationships. The jokes are not crude or explicit, focusing on the social awkwardness and communication issues between men and women rather than graphic details.

None. This is a stand-up comedy special and contains no scenes of violence.

Moderate. The special is TV-14 for language. Expect uses of words like "s--t," "ass," "damn," and "hell" for comedic emphasis throughout the stand-up routine, consistent with a comedy club atmosphere.

Incidental. Audience members at the comedy club are occasionally seen with alcoholic beverages like wine and beer on their tables. Jerry Seinfeld is only seen drinking water.

Mild themes include nostalgia, reflections on ambition and success, and the creative process of developing a comedy career. Seinfeld discusses his childhood and his early struggles as a comedian in a lighthearted, retrospective manner.

Jerry Before Seinfeld runs 62 minutes, directed by Michael Bonfiglio, released in 2017.

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