She's All That (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: She's All That
Director: Robert Iscove
Released: 1999
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 6.3

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

High school hotshot Zach Siler is the envy of his peers. But his popularity declines sharply when his cheerleader girlfriend, Taylor, leaves him for sleazy reality-television star Brock Hudson. Desperate to revive his fading reputation, Siler agrees to a seemingly impossible challenge. He has six weeks to gain the trust of nerdy outcast Laney Boggs -- and help her to become the school's next prom queen.

Rated PG-13 • 1999 • 1h 35m

Directed by Robert Iscove

6.3

2K+

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Age

13+

She's All That is a classic teen romantic comedy that earns its PG-13 rating primarily for strong language, teen drinking, and mature thematic elements. The plot centers on a cruel bet where popular student Zack Siler attempts to transform outcast Laney Boggs into a prom queen, leading to significant emotional fallout. Parents should be aware of frequent profanity, including two uses of the f-word, scenes of underage drinking at a… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Freddie Prinze Jr.

Rachael Leigh Cook

Paul Walker

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

Kevin Pollak

Anna Paquin

Kieran Culkin

Elden Henson

Matthew Lillard

Usher

Lil' Kim

Gabrielle Union

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Content severity in She's All That

Sex Strong 6/10

Violence Moderate 3/10

Language Strong 7/10

Substances Strong 5/10

Themes Strong 7/10

What happens in She's All That, moment by moment

0:03 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
0:12 💬 Language 7/10

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Sex and nudity in She's All That

Moderate sexual content and crude humor. Early in the film, a couple is shown in bed with sex being heavily implied, though there's no nudity. A tasteless joke involves a character claiming to put a pubic hair on pizza. During an avant-garde performance, a man appears in tight briefs. At the end of the film, a male character appears nude on stage, but his genitals are strategically covered by a soccer ball. Other content includes teen kissing and characters in swimwear.

Violence and gore in She's All That

Violence is very brief and mild. A character is shoved during a cafeteria confrontation where a bully is being stood up to. Clips from an in-universe reality TV show depict characters shoving each other in a comedic context. Some rough tackling is seen during football games. There is no gore or sustained fighting.

Language in She's All That

Profanity is the most significant content concern. The film contains two uses of "fuck", one shouted and one spoken in surprise. Other language includes multiple uses of "shit," "bitch," "ass," "damn," and "hell," making it fairly frequent for its rating.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in She's All That

There are scenes depicting underage alcohol consumption. During a high school house party, numerous teens are shown drinking beer from cans and red plastic cups. A few characters are also briefly shown smoking cigarettes in a separate scene.

Mature themes in She's All That

Thematic elements are emotionally strong, revolving around the central bet which constitutes a cruel act of deception and manipulation. The film contains multiple instances of bullying and social cruelty, most notably when a character intentionally humiliates another at a party, bringing her to tears. The emotional pain of this public betrayal is a key plot point. The film also briefly touches on the loss of a parent a character experienced as a child.

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Is She's All That appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests She's All That is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. She's All That is a classic teen romantic comedy that earns its PG-13 rating primarily for strong language, teen drinking, and mature thematic elements. The plot centers on a cruel bet where popular student Zack Siler…

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She's All That is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

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How long is She's All That?

She's All That runs 95 minutes, directed by Robert Iscove, released in 1999.

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