Love Wrecked (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
18-year-old Jenny Taylor is ecstatic when she finds out that her favorite rock star, Jason Masters, is a guest at the tropical resort where she is working for the summer. When they are both thrown overboard during a Caribbean cruise, she saves his life and they find themselves stranded on a remote beach. Deliriously in love with the idea of time alone with him, she manages to hide the fact that they're a stone's throw away from their resort.
Rated PG-13 • 2005 • 1h 27m
This teen romantic comedy earns its PG-13 rating for some suggestive humor, mild peril, and scenes depicting partying and alcohol consumption. The plot of 'Love Wrecked' centers on 18-year-old Jenny, who orchestrates a major deception by pretending she and her rock star idol, Jason, are stranded on a deserted island when they are actually just a short walk from their resort. The film's primary content concerns revolve around this… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Love Wrecked appropriate for kids?
This teen romantic comedy earns its PG-13 rating for some suggestive humor, mild peril, and scenes depicting partying and alcohol consumption. The plot of 'Love Wrecked' centers on 18-year-old Jenny, who orchestrates a major deception by pretending she and her rock star idol… Read more — free account
Content severity in Love Wrecked
What happens in Love Wrecked, moment by moment
- 0:07 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:18 🍷 Substances 3/10
Sex and nudity in Love Wrecked
Content is mild and typical of teen comedies of the era. Characters are frequently seen in bikinis and other swimwear due to the tropical resort setting. There is some mild innuendo and a few romantic kisses between characters. A rival character uses her appearance to get attention, but there is no nudity or explicit activity.
Violence and gore in Love Wrecked
Violence is infrequent and played for either comic effect or light situational peril. A main sequence involves two characters being thrown overboard in a storm and washing ashore, though they are unharmed. A character is comically thrown out of a room by a bodyguard. The most intense scene involves a character being trapped in a car teetering on a muddy cliff during a storm, creating a moment of tension before a rescue.
Language in Love Wrecked
Language is mild for a PG-13 rated film. Expect infrequent use of words such as 'hell' and 'damn,' along with some teen slang and mild insults exchanged between rival characters. Overall profanity is not a significant feature.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Love Wrecked
There are scenes depicting social drinking in a party context. The film opens with a party on a yacht where adults are seen with alcoholic beverages. Characters are also shown drinking at the resort bar. The substance use is background dressing for the party-centric lifestyle of a rock star and is not a focus of the plot.
Mature themes in Love Wrecked
The most significant theme is deception. The entire plot is driven by the main character's elaborate lie to manipulate a celebrity into falling in love with her. This is explored alongside themes of celebrity worship and infatuation. The film also touches on the consequences of lying, betrayal, and eventually taking responsibility for one's actions, though these are resolved in a light, comedic fashion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Love Wrecked appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Love Wrecked is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This teen romantic comedy earns its PG-13 rating for some suggestive humor, mild peril, and scenes depicting partying and alcohol consumption. The plot of 'Love Wrecked' centers on 18-year-old Jenny, who orchestrates a…
What age rating does Love Wrecked have?
Love Wrecked is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Love Wrecked about?
This teen romantic comedy earns its PG-13 rating for some suggestive humor, mild peril, and scenes depicting partying and alcohol consumption. The plot of 'Love Wrecked' centers on 18-year-old Jenny, who orchestrates a major deception by pretending she and her rock star idol, Jason, are stranded on a deserted island…
Is there sex or nudity in Love Wrecked?
Content is mild and typical of teen comedies of the era. Characters are frequently seen in bikinis and other swimwear due to the tropical resort setting. There is some mild innuendo and a few romantic kisses between characters. A rival character uses her…
How violent is Love Wrecked?
Violence is infrequent and played for either comic effect or light situational peril. A main sequence involves two characters being thrown overboard in a storm and washing ashore, though they are unharmed. A character is comically thrown out of a room by a…
Is the language in Love Wrecked appropriate for kids?
Language is mild for a PG-13 rated film. Expect infrequent use of words such as 'hell' and 'damn,' along with some teen slang and mild insults exchanged between rival characters. Overall profanity is not a significant feature.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Love Wrecked?
There are scenes depicting social drinking in a party context. The film opens with a party on a yacht where adults are seen with alcoholic beverages. Characters are also shown drinking at the resort bar. The substance use is background dressing for the…
What mature themes appear in Love Wrecked?
The most significant theme is deception. The entire plot is driven by the main character's elaborate lie to manipulate a celebrity into falling in love with her. This is explored alongside themes of celebrity worship and infatuation. The film also touches on…
How long is Love Wrecked?
Love Wrecked runs 87 minutes, directed by Randal Kleiser, released in 2005.
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