Keith (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Natalie is high school royalty, but her queen bee status falls apart when she falls for the new guy at school. Although Keith ignores her at first, they soon become friends -- even though Natalie suspects that Keith has something to hide. As the free-spirited Keith shows Natalie how to embrace what life offers, they grow closer -- until a secret tests the bounds of their relationship
Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 1h 33m
Keith is a PG-13 teen romance centered on Natalie and the free-spirited Keith; the rating reflects brief sexual content, some stronger profanity, and mature themes around illness and possible suicidal behavior. Parents should know the film includes passionate kissing, an implied sex scene in the back of a truck (moaning, no explicit nudity), a brief moment of rear nudity when teens run into a lake, discovery of antidepressant pills… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Keith appropriate for kids?
Keith is a PG-13 teen romance centered on Natalie and the free-spirited Keith; the rating reflects brief sexual content, some stronger profanity, and mature themes around illness and possible suicidal behavior. Parents should know the film includes passionate kissing, an implied… Read more — free account
Content severity in Keith
What happens in Keith, moment by moment
- 0:14 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
- 0:24 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Keith
Strong and fairly explicit for a PG-13 teen drama: multiple intense kissing scenes, flirting/undressing gestures, and one implied sex scene in the back of a truck where you hear moaning but see no explicit nudity. IMDb Parents Guide specifically notes a couch scene where the girl's panty fringe is briefly visible, a party kiss where a shirt is ripped and legs are wrapped around another teen, and rear nudity when two boys run naked into a lake. These scenes are brief but emotionally charged and integral to the…
Read more — free accountViolence and gore in Keith
Minimal physical aggression. There is a brief moment where a boy grabs a girl's arm and she pushes him into a pool; there is no blood or graphic injury and no sustained physical fights. The film's physical danger is conveyed more as peril (see the cliff/vehicle moment under themes) than as interpersonal violence.
Language in Keith
Occasional profanity throughout — mostly mild words like "damn/hell/ass/shi*t," with one use of the F-word used as a sexual remark (not a prolonged tirade). IMDb Parents Guide documents the mix of mild swearing and that single stronger expletive. Language is not pervasive but parents should expect occasional stronger slang.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Keith
Moderate — brief teen drinking is shown at an outdoor lake party, presented as background teen behavior rather than a focus. There is also a more serious moment when Natalie finds prescription antidepressant pills in Keith's jacket, which suggests mental-health issues (no overdose is shown). IMDb Parents Guide mentions the party drinking and the pills discovery; there is no depiction of illicit drug use.
Mature themes in Keith
Strong, emotionally mature themes: the film deals directly with cancer, the death of a friend (Billy), implied terminal illness for Keith, and moments hinting at suicidal thinking (the truck/cliff sequence and the pills). These themes are discussed and shown in ways that are central to the plot and can be upsetting for viewers sensitive to illness or loss. The movie closes on an implied bereavement and Natalie carrying on Keith's dreams, which is emotionally resonant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Keith appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Keith is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Keith is a PG-13 teen romance centered on Natalie and the free-spirited Keith; the rating reflects brief sexual content, some stronger profanity, and mature themes around illness and possible suicidal behavior. Parents…
What age rating does Keith have?
Keith is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Keith about?
Keith is a PG-13 teen romance centered on Natalie and the free-spirited Keith; the rating reflects brief sexual content, some stronger profanity, and mature themes around illness and possible suicidal behavior. Parents should know the film includes passionate kissing, an implied sex scene in the back of a truck…
Is there sex or nudity in Keith?
Strong and fairly explicit for a PG-13 teen drama: multiple intense kissing scenes, flirting/undressing gestures, and one implied sex scene in the back of a truck where you hear moaning but see no explicit nudity. IMDb Parents Guide specifically notes a couch…
How violent is Keith?
Minimal physical aggression. There is a brief moment where a boy grabs a girl's arm and she pushes him into a pool; there is no blood or graphic injury and no sustained physical fights. The film's physical danger is conveyed more as peril (see the…
Is the language in Keith appropriate for kids?
Occasional profanity throughout — mostly mild words like "damn/hell/ass/shi*t," with one use of the F-word used as a sexual remark (not a prolonged tirade). IMDb Parents Guide documents the mix of mild swearing and that single stronger expletive. Language is…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Keith?
Moderate — brief teen drinking is shown at an outdoor lake party, presented as background teen behavior rather than a focus. There is also a more serious moment when Natalie finds prescription antidepressant pills in Keith's jacket, which suggests…
What mature themes appear in Keith?
Strong, emotionally mature themes: the film deals directly with cancer, the death of a friend (Billy), implied terminal illness for Keith, and moments hinting at suicidal thinking (the truck/cliff sequence and the pills). These themes are discussed and shown…
How long is Keith?
Keith runs 93 minutes, directed by Todd Kessler, released in 2008.
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