Love the Coopers (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday.
Rated PG-13 • 2015 • 1h 47m
Love the Coopers earns its PG-13 rating for mature thematic elements, language, and some sexual content centered on a dysfunctional family's holiday gathering. The film deals with complex adult issues like divorce, infidelity, job loss, and aging, which drive the plot. The sexual content consists of dialogue about affairs, some innuendo, and an awkward teenage kiss. Language includes profanity and a running joke where a young child… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Love the Coopers appropriate for kids?
Love the Coopers earns its PG-13 rating for mature thematic elements, language, and some sexual content centered on a dysfunctional family's holiday gathering. The film deals with complex adult issues like divorce, infidelity, job loss, and aging, which drive the plot. The… Read more — free account
Content severity in Love the Coopers
What happens in Love the Coopers, moment by moment
- 0:15 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:20 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
- 0:32 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
Sex and nudity in Love the Coopers
Sexual content is present through dialogue and situations. A main character, Eleanor, is having an affair with a married man, which is a recurring topic. A young boy and girl have a 'show me yours' conversation. A character mishears 'Round yon virgin' as 'Brown young virgin,' and there's a brief, crude joke about God reaching orgasm. Two teenagers also share an awkward and lengthy French kiss.
Violence and gore in Love the Coopers
The film contains no physical violence or gore. However, there are several scenes of intense verbal arguments between family members, including one that causes a child to scream for his parents to stop fighting. An elderly character collapses from a medical emergency, which is shown on screen but is not violent in nature.
Language in Love the Coopers
Language is moderate for a holiday film. It includes one use of 'bullshit,' uses of 'God' and 'Christ' as exclamations, and other mild insults. Notably, a young girl overhears the word 'dick' and repeats it multiple times throughout the film, which is played for comedic effect.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Love the Coopers
Characters drink alcohol socially throughout the film. Eleanor drinks at an airport bar while waiting for her flight, and wine is served and consumed during the Cooper family's Christmas Eve dinner. In one scene, a character who is emotionally distressed is seen getting drunk by drinking everyone else's wine.
Mature themes in Love the Coopers
The film is built on mature and complex themes. The central couple, Charlotte and Sam, are planning to divorce after 40 years of marriage. Other themes include infidelity, job loss, loneliness, family dysfunction, aging, and mortality. An elderly character collapses and is hospitalized, and another character's past suicide attempt is revealed by a scar on her wrist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Love the Coopers appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Love the Coopers is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Love the Coopers earns its PG-13 rating for mature thematic elements, language, and some sexual content centered on a dysfunctional family's holiday gathering. The film deals with complex adult issues like divorce…
What age rating does Love the Coopers have?
Love the Coopers is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Love the Coopers about?
Love the Coopers earns its PG-13 rating for mature thematic elements, language, and some sexual content centered on a dysfunctional family's holiday gathering. The film deals with complex adult issues like divorce, infidelity, job loss, and aging, which drive the plot. The sexual content consists of dialogue about…
Is there sex or nudity in Love the Coopers?
Sexual content is present through dialogue and situations. A main character, Eleanor, is having an affair with a married man, which is a recurring topic. A young boy and girl have a 'show me yours' conversation. A character mishears 'Round yon virgin' as…
How violent is Love the Coopers?
The film contains no physical violence or gore. However, there are several scenes of intense verbal arguments between family members, including one that causes a child to scream for his parents to stop fighting. An elderly character collapses from a medical…
Is the language in Love the Coopers appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate for a holiday film. It includes one use of 'bullshit,' uses of 'God' and 'Christ' as exclamations, and other mild insults. Notably, a young girl overhears the word 'dick' and repeats it multiple times throughout the film, which is played…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Love the Coopers?
Characters drink alcohol socially throughout the film. Eleanor drinks at an airport bar while waiting for her flight, and wine is served and consumed during the Cooper family's Christmas Eve dinner. In one scene, a character who is emotionally distressed is…
What mature themes appear in Love the Coopers?
The film is built on mature and complex themes. The central couple, Charlotte and Sam, are planning to divorce after 40 years of marriage. Other themes include infidelity, job loss, loneliness, family dysfunction, aging, and mortality. An elderly character…
How long is Love the Coopers?
Love the Coopers runs 107 minutes, directed by Jessie Nelson, released in 2015.
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