Out to Sea (1997) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Care-free Charlie cons his widower brother-in-law Herb into an expenses-paid luxury cruise in search of rich, lonely ladies. The catch is that they are required to be dance hosts! With a tyrannical cruise director, and the luscious Liz and lovely Vivian, our heroes have lots of mis-adventures before they finally return to port.
Rated PG-13 • 1997 • 1h 46m
Out to Sea is a romantic comedy about two older men, Charlie and Herb, who work as dance hosts on a luxury cruise. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for sex-related humor and language. Parents should be aware of frequent suggestive comments and innuendo, scenes involving gambling and social drinking, and some moderate profanity including 'shit' and 'asshole'. While mostly lighthearted, the film also explores mature themes of a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Out to Sea appropriate for kids?
Out to Sea is a romantic comedy about two older men, Charlie and Herb, who work as dance hosts on a luxury cruise. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for sex-related humor and language. Parents should be aware of frequent suggestive comments and innuendo, scenes involving… Read more — free account
Content severity in Out to Sea
What happens in Out to Sea, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in Out to Sea
Content includes moderate sex-related humor and innuendo throughout. One scene implies an off-screen sexual encounter with romantic giggling, while another briefly shows a woman in her underwear. Women are sometimes seen in outfits showing cleavage. The plot centers on men pursuing women for romance and money, leading to frequent flirting and suggestive dialogue.
Violence and gore in Out to Sea
Violence is infrequent and consistently played for comedic effect. One scene involves a character pretending to be a chiropractor, painfully twisting another man's limbs. Towards the end, one man punches another during a confrontation. Other moments include slapstick falls and a scene where a character is comically dragged across a dance floor.
Language in Out to Sea
The film contains moderate profanity consistent with its PG-13 rating. There are several uses of 'shit' and 'asshole,' along with milder terms like 'hell' and 'damn'. The language, while not constant, is a notable element, with one of the stronger words used for emphasis during the film's climax.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Out to Sea
Social drinking is present in many scenes, with characters consuming wine, cocktails, and champagne on the cruise ship. One main character, Charlie, has a gambling addiction, which is depicted in several scenes at the ship's casino where he plays poker. Some minor background characters are seen smoking cigarettes.
Mature themes in Out to Sea
The film explores themes of grief and moving on, as the main character Herb is a widower still mourning his late wife. Deception is a major plot element, with characters lying about their wealth, professions, and intentions to manipulate others. Compulsive gambling is also a recurring theme tied to one of the protagonists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Out to Sea appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Out to Sea is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Out to Sea is a romantic comedy about two older men, Charlie and Herb, who work as dance hosts on a luxury cruise. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for sex-related humor and language. Parents should be aware of…
What age rating does Out to Sea have?
Out to Sea is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Out to Sea about?
Out to Sea is a romantic comedy about two older men, Charlie and Herb, who work as dance hosts on a luxury cruise. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for sex-related humor and language. Parents should be aware of frequent suggestive comments and innuendo, scenes involving gambling and social drinking, and some…
Is there sex or nudity in Out to Sea?
Content includes moderate sex-related humor and innuendo throughout. One scene implies an off-screen sexual encounter with romantic giggling, while another briefly shows a woman in her underwear. Women are sometimes seen in outfits showing cleavage. The plot…
How violent is Out to Sea?
Violence is infrequent and consistently played for comedic effect. One scene involves a character pretending to be a chiropractor, painfully twisting another man's limbs. Towards the end, one man punches another during a confrontation. Other moments include…
Is the language in Out to Sea appropriate for kids?
The film contains moderate profanity consistent with its PG-13 rating. There are several uses of 'shit' and 'asshole,' along with milder terms like 'hell' and 'damn'. The language, while not constant, is a notable element, with one of the stronger words used…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Out to Sea?
Social drinking is present in many scenes, with characters consuming wine, cocktails, and champagne on the cruise ship. One main character, Charlie, has a gambling addiction, which is depicted in several scenes at the ship's casino where he plays poker. Some…
What mature themes appear in Out to Sea?
The film explores themes of grief and moving on, as the main character Herb is a widower still mourning his late wife. Deception is a major plot element, with characters lying about their wealth, professions, and intentions to manipulate others. Compulsive…
How long is Out to Sea?
Out to Sea runs 106 minutes, directed by Martha Coolidge, released in 1997.
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