Lottery Ticket (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Kevin Carson is a young man living in the projects who has to survive a three-day weekend after his opportunistic neighbors find out he's holding a winning lottery ticket worth $370 million.
Rated PG-13 • 2010 • 1h 39m
Lottery Ticket follows Kevin Carson, a young man from the projects whose life is turned upside down when he wins a $370 million lottery. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its strong language, sexual content, and comedic violence. The language is notable for including two F-words and frequent use of racial slurs. Sexual content involves a significant plot point where a character attempts to seduce and get pregnant by Kevin to… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Lottery Ticket appropriate for kids?
Lottery Ticket follows Kevin Carson, a young man from the projects whose life is turned upside down when he wins a $370 million lottery. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its strong language, sexual content, and comedic violence. The language is notable for including two… Read more — free account
Content severity in Lottery Ticket
What happens in Lottery Ticket, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:29 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in Lottery Ticket
This category is moderate. There is no nudity, but a major subplot involves a woman, Nikki, who aggressively pursues Kevin after he wins the lottery. In one scene, she tries to seduce him, revealing she wants to become pregnant to legally claim half of his winnings. There is some innuendo and talk about condoms, but the scene is played for character revelation rather than titillation. Characters also kiss.
Violence and gore in Lottery Ticket
Violence is moderate but largely comedic and non-graphic. It includes several fights, punches, and chases. In one scene, a character's hand is audibly broken off-screen. The finale is the most intense sequence: the antagonist, Lorenzo, brutally beats Kevin and threatens him with a gun before being knocked unconscious by another character. A man is squeezed in the groin during a fight.
Language in Lottery Ticket
Language is strong and frequent. The dialogue contains two uses of the F-word. Other profanity includes multiple uses of "ass," "damn," and "bitch." The racial slur "nigga" is used pervasively throughout the film by multiple characters in a colloquial manner.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Lottery Ticket
Substance use is moderate. The MPAA rating notes brief underage drinking. After receiving a loan, Kevin and his friends are shown at a club and at parties where alcohol is being consumed. There is also a drug reference in the dialogue which contributes to the film's rating.
Mature themes in Lottery Ticket
The central theme is greed and the negative effect sudden wealth has on a community. Characters who were once friendly turn opportunistic and dangerous. Other themes include betrayal, as Kevin is manipulated by those he thought he could trust, and the pressure of navigating newfound fame and responsibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lottery Ticket appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Lottery Ticket is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Lottery Ticket follows Kevin Carson, a young man from the projects whose life is turned upside down when he wins a $370 million lottery. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its strong language, sexual content, and…
What age rating does Lottery Ticket have?
Lottery Ticket is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Lottery Ticket about?
Lottery Ticket follows Kevin Carson, a young man from the projects whose life is turned upside down when he wins a $370 million lottery. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its strong language, sexual content, and comedic violence. The language is notable for including two F-words and frequent use of racial…
Is there sex or nudity in Lottery Ticket?
This category is moderate. There is no nudity, but a major subplot involves a woman, Nikki, who aggressively pursues Kevin after he wins the lottery. In one scene, she tries to seduce him, revealing she wants to become pregnant to legally claim half of his…
How violent is Lottery Ticket?
Violence is moderate but largely comedic and non-graphic. It includes several fights, punches, and chases. In one scene, a character's hand is audibly broken off-screen. The finale is the most intense sequence: the antagonist, Lorenzo, brutally beats Kevin…
Is the language in Lottery Ticket appropriate for kids?
Language is strong and frequent. The dialogue contains two uses of the F-word. Other profanity includes multiple uses of "ass," "damn," and "bitch." The racial slur "nigga" is used pervasively throughout the film by multiple characters in a colloquial manner.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Lottery Ticket?
Substance use is moderate. The MPAA rating notes brief underage drinking. After receiving a loan, Kevin and his friends are shown at a club and at parties where alcohol is being consumed. There is also a drug reference in the dialogue which contributes to the…
What mature themes appear in Lottery Ticket?
The central theme is greed and the negative effect sudden wealth has on a community. Characters who were once friendly turn opportunistic and dangerous. Other themes include betrayal, as Kevin is manipulated by those he thought he could trust, and the…
How long is Lottery Ticket?
Lottery Ticket runs 99 minutes, directed by Erik White, released in 2010.
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