Night School (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Teddy Walker is a successful salesman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally blows up his place of employment. Forced to attend night school to get his GED, Teddy soon finds himself dealing with a group of misfit students, his former high school nemesis and a feisty teacher who doesn't think he's too bright.
Rated PG-13 • 2018 • 1h 51m
Night School is a PG-13 comedy focusing on Teddy Walker, a high school dropout who must earn his GED to secure a job. The film relies heavily on crude adult humor, frequent coarse language, and sexual references that are unsuitable for younger children. Parents should be aware of themes involving learning disabilities, adult relationship issues, and reckless behavior that leads to property damage. This film is best suited for older… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Night School appropriate for kids?
Night School is a PG-13 comedy focusing on Teddy Walker, a high school dropout who must earn his GED to secure a job. The film relies heavily on crude adult humor, frequent coarse language, and sexual references that are unsuitable for younger children. Parents should be aware… Read more — free account
Content severity in Night School
What happens in Night School, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
- 0:32 💬 Language 7/10
Sex and nudity in Night School
The film contains pervasive suggestive dialogue and crude humor, including references to sexual acts and body parts. Scenes include women in lingerie, a character brandishing a dildo, and adult discussions regarding sexual preferences and anatomy.
Violence and gore in Night School
Violence is mostly comedic and non-graphic. Notable moments include an accidental explosion caused by a champagne cork, a prisoner being stabbed with a fork in a brief fight, and physical scuffles between students.
Language in Night School
Strong and frequent profanity is used throughout the film. This includes multiple uses of 'f***', 'motherf***er', 'b****', and various other coarse terms used in casual dialogue.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Night School
There are passing references to drugs and incidental scenes of characters consuming alcohol, such as at a dinner party.
Mature themes in Night School
The central themes revolve around the challenges of living with undiagnosed learning disabilities like dyslexia and dyscalculia, the embarrassment of failure, and the importance of perseverance in adulthood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Night School appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Night School is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Night School is a PG-13 comedy focusing on Teddy Walker, a high school dropout who must earn his GED to secure a job. The film relies heavily on crude adult humor, frequent coarse language, and sexual references that…
What age rating does Night School have?
Night School is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Night School about?
Night School is a PG-13 comedy focusing on Teddy Walker, a high school dropout who must earn his GED to secure a job. The film relies heavily on crude adult humor, frequent coarse language, and sexual references that are unsuitable for younger children. Parents should be aware of themes involving learning…
Is there sex or nudity in Night School?
The film contains pervasive suggestive dialogue and crude humor, including references to sexual acts and body parts. Scenes include women in lingerie, a character brandishing a dildo, and adult discussions regarding sexual preferences and anatomy.
How violent is Night School?
Violence is mostly comedic and non-graphic. Notable moments include an accidental explosion caused by a champagne cork, a prisoner being stabbed with a fork in a brief fight, and physical scuffles between students.
Is the language in Night School appropriate for kids?
Strong and frequent profanity is used throughout the film. This includes multiple uses of 'f***', 'motherf***er', 'b****', and various other coarse terms used in casual dialogue.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Night School?
There are passing references to drugs and incidental scenes of characters consuming alcohol, such as at a dinner party.
What mature themes appear in Night School?
The central themes revolve around the challenges of living with undiagnosed learning disabilities like dyslexia and dyscalculia, the embarrassment of failure, and the importance of perseverance in adulthood.
How long is Night School?
Night School runs 111 minutes, directed by Malcolm D. Lee, released in 2018.
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