Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A small-town girl wins a date with a Hollywood star through a contest. When the date goes better than expected, a love triangle forms between the girl, the celebrity, and the girl's best friend.
Rated PG-13 • 2004 • 1h 35m
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! is a romantic comedy rated PG-13 primarily for its themes and some suggestive content. The film follows small-town girl Rosalee after she wins a date with a famous actor, creating a love triangle with her best friend Pete. The rating reflects mild sexual innuendo, including references to a character's promiscuous past, social drinking and smoking, brief language, and a passing drug reference. While… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! appropriate for kids?
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! is a romantic comedy rated PG-13 primarily for its themes and some suggestive content. The film follows small-town girl Rosalee after she wins a date with a famous actor, creating a love triangle with her best friend Pete. The rating reflects mild… Read more — free account
Content severity in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
What happens in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, moment by moment
- 0:05 🍷 Substances 4/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
Content is mild and mostly conversational. Characters kiss a few times. Early in the film, a character's promiscuous lifestyle is described, and there is some innuendo, such as a friend warning that a character's compliments are just a way to get women into bed. Women are briefly seen in bikinis in a Hollywood setting. There is no nudity or explicit activity.
Violence and gore in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
Violence is nearly nonexistent and played for comedic or light dramatic effect. In one scene, a character gets carsick and vomits, though nothing graphic is shown. A car is shown stopping abruptly near another, but it's a romantic moment, not a dangerous crash. An early movie-within-a-movie scene shows a brief, non-graphic crash.
Language in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
Language is mild and infrequent, consistent with its PG-13 rating. The dialogue includes a few instances of words like "hell" and "damn," but lacks any strong profanity or frequent use of coarse language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
Substance use is present but not glamorized. The character of Tad Hamilton is initially portrayed as a hedonist, with his agent describing him as "drinking, driving, smoking... all at the same time." There are several scenes of adults drinking beer and wine socially in bars and at home. Tad is also seen smoking a cigarette. A joking reference to cocaine is made in one conversation, but no drug use is depicted.
Mature themes in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
The film's central themes include the conflict between fame and authenticity, romantic pursuit, and emotional betrayal. A major plot point involves one character stealing another's heartfelt words to manipulate someone's affection, leading to confusion and heartbreak. The emotional distress of being in a love triangle and the pain of unrequited love are central to the story. These elements, while common for the genre, are presented with some emotional weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! is a romantic comedy rated PG-13 primarily for its themes and some suggestive content. The film follows small-town girl Rosalee after she wins a date with a famous actor, creating a love…
What age rating does Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! have?
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! about?
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! is a romantic comedy rated PG-13 primarily for its themes and some suggestive content. The film follows small-town girl Rosalee after she wins a date with a famous actor, creating a love triangle with her best friend Pete. The rating reflects mild sexual innuendo, including references to…
Is there sex or nudity in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!?
Content is mild and mostly conversational. Characters kiss a few times. Early in the film, a character's promiscuous lifestyle is described, and there is some innuendo, such as a friend warning that a character's compliments are just a way to get women into…
How violent is Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!?
Violence is nearly nonexistent and played for comedic or light dramatic effect. In one scene, a character gets carsick and vomits, though nothing graphic is shown. A car is shown stopping abruptly near another, but it's a romantic moment, not a dangerous…
Is the language in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! appropriate for kids?
Language is mild and infrequent, consistent with its PG-13 rating. The dialogue includes a few instances of words like "hell" and "damn," but lacks any strong profanity or frequent use of coarse language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!?
Substance use is present but not glamorized. The character of Tad Hamilton is initially portrayed as a hedonist, with his agent describing him as "drinking, driving, smoking... all at the same time." There are several scenes of adults drinking beer and wine…
What mature themes appear in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!?
The film's central themes include the conflict between fame and authenticity, romantic pursuit, and emotional betrayal. A major plot point involves one character stealing another's heartfelt words to manipulate someone's affection, leading to confusion and…
How long is Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!?
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! runs 95 minutes, directed by Robert Luketic, released in 2004.
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