The Night Before (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since their yearly reunion might be coming to an end.
Rated R • 2015 • 1h 41m
Three best friends spend their last Christmas Eve tradition together before adult responsibilities pull them apart. Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anthony Mackie. The R rating covers drug use, crude humour, and language.
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Is The Night Before appropriate for kids?
Three best friends spend their last Christmas Eve tradition together before adult responsibilities pull them apart. Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anthony Mackie. The R rating covers drug use, crude humour, and language. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Night Before
What happens in The Night Before, moment by moment
- 0:05 💬 Language 7/10
- 0:25 🍷 Substances 7/10
- 0:50 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Night Before
Crude sexual humour. An encounter at a holiday party. Adult content consistent with R.
Violence and gore in The Night Before
There is no physical violence or gore present in the film. The content remains focused on comedic interactions and verbal conflict rather than physical altercations, consistent with its R rating for humor rather than action. Aside from very brief moments of slapstick or clumsy movement, the movie contains no depictions of blood or injury.
Language in The Night Before
The film features constant strong language throughout, including over 100 uses of the F-word. Profanity is utilized as a primary source of comedy and is heard in almost every scene during casual dialogue and emotional outbursts. Other derogatory terms and crude anatomical references are also frequent, making the dialogue inappropriate for younger viewers.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Night Before
Seth Rogen's character takes a variety of drugs throughout the night — including mushrooms and cocaine — depicted as both comic and consequence-laden.
Mature themes in The Night Before
Adulthood and the end of traditions that defined your friendship. The film is genuinely moving about male friendship and the difficulty of staying close as life changes. A baby announcement as the catalyst.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Night Before appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Night Before is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Three best friends spend their last Christmas Eve tradition together before adult responsibilities pull them apart. Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anthony Mackie. The R rating covers drug use, crude humour, and…
What age rating does The Night Before have?
The Night Before is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is The Night Before about?
Three best friends spend their last Christmas Eve tradition together before adult responsibilities pull them apart. Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anthony Mackie. The R rating covers drug use, crude humour, and language.
Is there sex or nudity in The Night Before?
Crude sexual humour. An encounter at a holiday party. Adult content consistent with R.
How violent is The Night Before?
There is no physical violence or gore present in the film. The content remains focused on comedic interactions and verbal conflict rather than physical altercations, consistent with its R rating for humor rather than action. Aside from very brief moments of…
Is the language in The Night Before appropriate for kids?
The film features constant strong language throughout, including over 100 uses of the F-word. Profanity is utilized as a primary source of comedy and is heard in almost every scene during casual dialogue and emotional outbursts. Other derogatory terms and…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Night Before?
Seth Rogen's character takes a variety of drugs throughout the night — including mushrooms and cocaine — depicted as both comic and consequence-laden.
What mature themes appear in The Night Before?
Adulthood and the end of traditions that defined your friendship. The film is genuinely moving about male friendship and the difficulty of staying close as life changes. A baby announcement as the catalyst.
How long is The Night Before?
The Night Before runs 101 minutes, directed by Jonathan Levine, released in 2015.
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