The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Four best friends (Tibby, Lena, Carmen & Bridget) who buy a mysterious pair of pants that fits each of them, despite their differing sizes, and makes whoever wears them feel fabulous. When faced with the prospect of spending their first summer apart, the pals decide they'll swap the pants so that each girl in turn can enjoy the magic.
Rated PG • 2005 • 1h 59m
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is a coming-of-age story about four teenage best friends spending their first summer apart. The film earned its PG rating for its mature thematic elements, some sensuality, and mild language. Parents should be aware that the intertwined stories deal with significant emotional issues, including the death of a child (Bailey) from leukemia, the lasting trauma of a parent's suicide, and a teen's… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants appropriate for kids?
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is a coming-of-age story about four teenage best friends spending their first summer apart. The film earned its PG rating for its mature thematic elements, some sensuality, and mild language. Parents should be aware that the intertwined… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
What happens in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:20 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:28 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Contains moderate sensuality and thematic discussions of sexuality. One character, Bridget, pursues her older soccer coach, leading to a scene where she seduces him on a beach; intercourse is implied but happens off-screen. Another character, Lena, shares passionate kisses with a boy and is seen swimming in her underwear. There are a few scenes of girls in their underwear while changing, and Lena is chided for sketching a shirtless man.
Violence and gore in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Violence is very mild and brief. One character, Lena, is in peril when she almost drowns after her pants get caught underwater, but she is quickly rescued. In a moment of intense anger and frustration, another character, Carmen, throws a rock through a glass window. There is no gore or fighting.
Language in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Language is very infrequent. There is a single reported use of the word "ass."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Substance use is minimal and referenced rather than shown. Adults drink wine at meals socially. It is mentioned that a minor character's father is an alcoholic who is in a facility for treatment.
Mature themes in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
The film's primary content concerns are thematic. It deals directly with grief, death, and mental health in ways that may be upsetting for younger viewers. One character's arc revolves around the death of her mother by suicide years prior, and her subsequent fear of developing depression herself. Another character befriends a young girl with leukemia who dies during the film. A central conflict involves a teen feeling abandoned and emotionally neglected by her father, leading to intense emotional confrontations.
Scary moments in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is a coming-of-age story about four teenage best friends spending their first summer apart. The film earned its PG rating for its mature thematic elements, some sensuality, and mild…
What age rating does The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants have?
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants about?
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is a coming-of-age story about four teenage best friends spending their first summer apart. The film earned its PG rating for its mature thematic elements, some sensuality, and mild language. Parents should be aware that the intertwined stories deal with significant emotional…
Is there sex or nudity in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?
Contains moderate sensuality and thematic discussions of sexuality. One character, Bridget, pursues her older soccer coach, leading to a scene where she seduces him on a beach; intercourse is implied but happens off-screen. Another character, Lena, shares…
How violent is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?
Violence is very mild and brief. One character, Lena, is in peril when she almost drowns after her pants get caught underwater, but she is quickly rescued. In a moment of intense anger and frustration, another character, Carmen, throws a rock through a glass…
Is the language in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants appropriate for kids?
Language is very infrequent. There is a single reported use of the word "ass."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?
Substance use is minimal and referenced rather than shown. Adults drink wine at meals socially. It is mentioned that a minor character's father is an alcoholic who is in a facility for treatment.
What mature themes appear in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?
The film's primary content concerns are thematic. It deals directly with grief, death, and mental health in ways that may be upsetting for younger viewers. One character's arc revolves around the death of her mother by suicide years prior, and her subsequent…
How long is The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants runs 119 minutes, directed by Ken Kwapis, released in 2005.
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