The Layover (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When their plane is rerouted due to a hurricane warning, two single female best friends find themselves competing for the same guy during an extended layover in St. Louis.
Rated R • 2017 • 1h 28m
The Layover is an R-rated raunchy comedy following two best friends who turn their friendship into a cutthroat rivalry while competing for the attention of a man they meet on a diverted flight. Parents should be aware of frequent sexual content, including simulated sex scenes and recurring focus on cleavage, as well as pervasive strong language. Substance use, including casual drug and alcohol consumption, is a plot point. Due to these… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Layover appropriate for kids?
The Layover is an R-rated raunchy comedy following two best friends who turn their friendship into a cutthroat rivalry while competing for the attention of a man they meet on a diverted flight. Parents should be aware of frequent sexual content, including simulated sex scenes… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Layover
What happens in The Layover, moment by moment
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
- 0:25 🍷 Substances 4/10
- 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Layover
The film contains frequent sexual content, including simulated sex scenes, various shots of characters in skimpy swimwear focusing on cleavage and jiggling, and scenes of characters making out. Groping occurs, and the characters' physical pursuit of a romantic partner is a primary focus.
Violence and gore in The Layover
Violence is minimal, consisting mainly of a physical scuffle between the two female leads in a hotel lobby and an off-screen car crash involving no serious injuries.
Language in The Layover
Strong and frequent profanity is used throughout the film, including multiple uses of the "f-word" and other coarse language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Layover
Alcohol consumption is common in social scenes, and a scene involving the accidental drugging of a secondary character via sleeping pills in wine provides a plot turning point.
Mature themes in The Layover
The film explores themes of female rivalry, codependency, and questionable romantic ethics, centered on characters who sabotage each other to win a man's affection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Layover appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Layover is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. The Layover is an R-rated raunchy comedy following two best friends who turn their friendship into a cutthroat rivalry while competing for the attention of a man they meet on a diverted flight. Parents should be aware…
What age rating does The Layover have?
The Layover is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is The Layover about?
The Layover is an R-rated raunchy comedy following two best friends who turn their friendship into a cutthroat rivalry while competing for the attention of a man they meet on a diverted flight. Parents should be aware of frequent sexual content, including simulated sex scenes and recurring focus on cleavage, as well…
Is there sex or nudity in The Layover?
The film contains frequent sexual content, including simulated sex scenes, various shots of characters in skimpy swimwear focusing on cleavage and jiggling, and scenes of characters making out. Groping occurs, and the characters' physical pursuit of a…
How violent is The Layover?
Violence is minimal, consisting mainly of a physical scuffle between the two female leads in a hotel lobby and an off-screen car crash involving no serious injuries.
Is the language in The Layover appropriate for kids?
Strong and frequent profanity is used throughout the film, including multiple uses of the "f-word" and other coarse language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Layover?
Alcohol consumption is common in social scenes, and a scene involving the accidental drugging of a secondary character via sleeping pills in wine provides a plot turning point.
What mature themes appear in The Layover?
The film explores themes of female rivalry, codependency, and questionable romantic ethics, centered on characters who sabotage each other to win a man's affection.
How long is The Layover?
The Layover runs 88 minutes, directed by William H. Macy, released in 2017.
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