The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Four young women continue the journey toward adulthood that began with "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." Now three years later, these lifelong friends embark on separate paths for their first year of college and the summer beyond, but remain in touch by sharing their experiences with each other.
Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 1h 57m
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 tracks the evolving lives of four best friends—Lena, Tibby, Carmen, and Bridget—as they navigate their first year of college and summer independence. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for mature themes, including sexual intimacy, terminal illness, and parental abandonment. Parents should be aware of a scene depicting a teenage sexual encounter and the significant emotional weight regarding the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 appropriate for kids?
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 tracks the evolving lives of four best friends—Lena, Tibby, Carmen, and Bridget—as they navigate their first year of college and summer independence. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for mature themes, including sexual intimacy, terminal… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
What happens in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, moment by moment
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
- 0:35 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
The film features moderate sexual content. This includes a scene where Bridget loses her virginity to her soccer coach, showing them in bed and discussing a broken condom, leading to pregnancy fears. Additionally, Lena attends a figure-drawing class featuring a nude male model, which includes shots of his upper body and thighs.
Violence and gore in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Violence is mild and largely non-physical. Characters experience emotional turmoil and minor accidents, such as falling through a wall or tripping, and there are brief glimpses of archaeological human remains.
Language in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Language is mild, consisting of infrequent use of expletives and anatomical references, including occasional instances of 'shit,' 'bastard,' 'bollocks,' and a mumbled use of the 'F-word'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Incidental and mild; college-age characters are shown drinking wine and alcohol in social settings like restaurants and parties.
Mature themes in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Themes are the strongest aspect of the film, dealing with heavy emotional topics. These include the terminal cancer diagnosis and subsequent death of a teenager, parental neglect and abandonment, and the lasting trauma of a mother's suicide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 tracks the evolving lives of four best friends—Lena, Tibby, Carmen, and Bridget—as they navigate their first year of college and summer independence. The film is rated PG-13…
What age rating does The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 have?
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 about?
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 tracks the evolving lives of four best friends—Lena, Tibby, Carmen, and Bridget—as they navigate their first year of college and summer independence. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for mature themes, including sexual intimacy, terminal illness, and parental abandonment…
Is there sex or nudity in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2?
The film features moderate sexual content. This includes a scene where Bridget loses her virginity to her soccer coach, showing them in bed and discussing a broken condom, leading to pregnancy fears. Additionally, Lena attends a figure-drawing class featuring…
How violent is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2?
Violence is mild and largely non-physical. Characters experience emotional turmoil and minor accidents, such as falling through a wall or tripping, and there are brief glimpses of archaeological human remains.
Is the language in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, consisting of infrequent use of expletives and anatomical references, including occasional instances of 'shit,' 'bastard,' 'bollocks,' and a mumbled use of the 'F-word'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2?
Incidental and mild; college-age characters are shown drinking wine and alcohol in social settings like restaurants and parties.
What mature themes appear in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2?
Themes are the strongest aspect of the film, dealing with heavy emotional topics. These include the terminal cancer diagnosis and subsequent death of a teenager, parental neglect and abandonment, and the lasting trauma of a mother's suicide.
How long is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2?
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 runs 117 minutes, directed by Sanaa Hamri, released in 2008.
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