The Kissing Booth 3 (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
It’s the summer before Elle heads to college, and she has a secret decision to make. Elle has been accepted into Harvard, where boyfriend Noah is matriculating, and also Berkeley, where her BFF Lee is headed and has to decide if she should stay or not.
Rated PG-13 • 2021 • 1h 52m
The Kissing Booth 3 follows Elle Evans during her final summer before college as she navigates difficult choices regarding her relationship with Noah and her friendship with Lee. The film carries a PG-13 rating primarily for its pervasive teen-centric sexual innuendo, brief instances of mild romantic intimacy, and recurring moderate profanity. Parents should note several scenes depicting underage alcohol consumption and aggressive… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Kissing Booth 3 appropriate for kids?
The Kissing Booth 3 follows Elle Evans during her final summer before college as she navigates difficult choices regarding her relationship with Noah and her friendship with Lee. The film carries a PG-13 rating primarily for its pervasive teen-centric sexual innuendo, brief… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Kissing Booth 3
What happens in The Kissing Booth 3, moment by moment
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:35 🍷 Substances 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Kissing Booth 3
The film features several moments of romantic intimacy, including scenes of characters making out in a restaurant after hours and implied sexual activity in a bathroom. There are verbal references to a recorded sexual video, and characters are occasionally seen in swimwear or minimal clothing while in intimate settings.
Violence and gore in The Kissing Booth 3
Violence is infrequent and generally mild, consisting mostly of physical scuffles between teen characters. There are scenes where characters engage in a play-fight, one instance of a ball being spiked intentionally at someone's face, and a tense moment where a character punches another in the face.
Language in The Kissing Booth 3
Moderate profanity is present throughout the film. This includes several uses of the word 'shit,' occasional instances of 'bitch' and 'dick,' and a few instances of stronger expletives, though some are obscured or partially bleeped.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Kissing Booth 3
There are brief scenes depicting underage drinking at parties and social gatherings. While not the focus, alcohol use is normalized within the teen setting, and there are passing references to other substances.
Mature themes in The Kissing Booth 3
The film explores mature themes regarding the stress of making major life decisions, the pain of changing friendships, and the difficulties of moving on from childhood. It also covers the emotional complexities of navigating divorce and the strain of parent-child relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Kissing Booth 3 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Kissing Booth 3 is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Kissing Booth 3 follows Elle Evans during her final summer before college as she navigates difficult choices regarding her relationship with Noah and her friendship with Lee. The film carries a PG-13 rating…
What age rating does The Kissing Booth 3 have?
The Kissing Booth 3 is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Kissing Booth 3 about?
The Kissing Booth 3 follows Elle Evans during her final summer before college as she navigates difficult choices regarding her relationship with Noah and her friendship with Lee. The film carries a PG-13 rating primarily for its pervasive teen-centric sexual innuendo, brief instances of mild romantic intimacy, and…
Is there sex or nudity in The Kissing Booth 3?
The film features several moments of romantic intimacy, including scenes of characters making out in a restaurant after hours and implied sexual activity in a bathroom. There are verbal references to a recorded sexual video, and characters are occasionally…
How violent is The Kissing Booth 3?
Violence is infrequent and generally mild, consisting mostly of physical scuffles between teen characters. There are scenes where characters engage in a play-fight, one instance of a ball being spiked intentionally at someone's face, and a tense moment where…
Is the language in The Kissing Booth 3 appropriate for kids?
Moderate profanity is present throughout the film. This includes several uses of the word 'shit,' occasional instances of 'bitch' and 'dick,' and a few instances of stronger expletives, though some are obscured or partially bleeped.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Kissing Booth 3?
There are brief scenes depicting underage drinking at parties and social gatherings. While not the focus, alcohol use is normalized within the teen setting, and there are passing references to other substances.
What mature themes appear in The Kissing Booth 3?
The film explores mature themes regarding the stress of making major life decisions, the pain of changing friendships, and the difficulties of moving on from childhood. It also covers the emotional complexities of navigating divorce and the strain of…
How long is The Kissing Booth 3?
The Kissing Booth 3 runs 112 minutes, directed by Vince Marcello, released in 2021.
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