The Love Guru (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Born in America and raised in an Indian ashram, Pitka returns to his native land to seek his fortune as a spiritualist and self-help expert. His skills are put to the test when he must get a brokenhearted hockey player's marriage back on track in time for the man to help his team win the Stanley Cup.
Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 1h 27m
This film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for pervasive crude and sexual content. The humor in "The Love Guru" relies heavily on constant sexual innuendo, double entendres, and character names with vulgar meanings (e.g., Guru Tugginmypudha, Jacques "Lè Coq" Grandé). Parents should be aware of scenes involving comic violence including groin hits, moderate profanity including use of "shit" and one "f--k", and a scene where two elephants… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Love Guru appropriate for kids?
This film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for pervasive crude and sexual content. The humor in "The Love Guru" relies heavily on constant sexual innuendo, double entendres, and character names with vulgar meanings (e.g., Guru Tugginmypudha, Jacques "Lè Coq" Grandé). Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Love Guru
What happens in The Love Guru, moment by moment
- 0:05 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
- 0:07 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Love Guru
The film is saturated with strong sexual humor and innuendo. Character names are puns on genitals and sexual acts (e.g., Tugginmypudha, Lè Coq Grandé, Dick Pants). Guru Pitka wears a chastity belt that clanks when he gets an erection. There are frequent discussions of genitals, a joke about "doggy style" missionaries, and women are often shown in revealing outfits. The film's comedic climax involves two elephants having sex on an ice rink.
Violence and gore in The Love Guru
Violence is presented for comic effect and is moderate in intensity. There are several typical hockey brawls on the ice. In one scene, a coach punches Guru Pitka in the testicles, causing him to scream in exaggerated pain. Later, Pitka punches the same coach in the face in retaliation. A rooster is killed in a humorous manner off-screen, with its severed head later shown.
Language in The Love Guru
Language is moderate to strong. The dialogue includes numerous crude terms for anatomy and sex acts. Profanity includes uses of "shit," "bitch," "ass," "hell," and "damn." The F-word is used once in a non-sexual context.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Love Guru
Substance use is mild. There are a few scenes where characters are shown smoking tobacco, such as cigars in an office setting. The MPAA rating also notes drug references, which are present in passing dialogue and jokes, though no illicit drug use is depicted on screen.
Mature themes in The Love Guru
The central theme of learning to love oneself is overshadowed by more mature and problematic content. The film includes themes of parental emotional neglect, as a main character struggles with needing his mother's approval to succeed. There are also recurring jokes and mockery directed at a character with dwarfism, which some viewers may find offensive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Love Guru appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Love Guru is best for ages 15+. It's rated PG-13. This film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for pervasive crude and sexual content. The humor in "The Love Guru" relies heavily on constant sexual innuendo, double entendres, and character names with vulgar meanings…
What age rating does The Love Guru have?
The Love Guru is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is The Love Guru about?
This film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for pervasive crude and sexual content. The humor in "The Love Guru" relies heavily on constant sexual innuendo, double entendres, and character names with vulgar meanings (e.g., Guru Tugginmypudha, Jacques "Lè Coq" Grandé). Parents should be aware of scenes involving comic…
Is there sex or nudity in The Love Guru?
The film is saturated with strong sexual humor and innuendo. Character names are puns on genitals and sexual acts (e.g., Tugginmypudha, Lè Coq Grandé, Dick Pants). Guru Pitka wears a chastity belt that clanks when he gets an erection. There are frequent…
How violent is The Love Guru?
Violence is presented for comic effect and is moderate in intensity. There are several typical hockey brawls on the ice. In one scene, a coach punches Guru Pitka in the testicles, causing him to scream in exaggerated pain. Later, Pitka punches the same coach…
Is the language in The Love Guru appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate to strong. The dialogue includes numerous crude terms for anatomy and sex acts. Profanity includes uses of "shit," "bitch," "ass," "hell," and "damn." The F-word is used once in a non-sexual context.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Love Guru?
Substance use is mild. There are a few scenes where characters are shown smoking tobacco, such as cigars in an office setting. The MPAA rating also notes drug references, which are present in passing dialogue and jokes, though no illicit drug use is depicted…
What mature themes appear in The Love Guru?
The central theme of learning to love oneself is overshadowed by more mature and problematic content. The film includes themes of parental emotional neglect, as a main character struggles with needing his mother's approval to succeed. There are also recurring…
How long is The Love Guru?
The Love Guru runs 87 minutes, directed by Marco Schnabel, released in 2008.
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