Julie & Julia

Why Is Julie & Julia Rated PG-13?

During the day, Julie’s job includes taking phone calls from victims of the 911 tragedy who rehearse their emotional and physical problems. There is a brief discussion of a suicide. A man is subjected to a governmental investigation and accused of homosexuality. A couple argues. The script includes brief sexual innuendo and the use of double entendres. Married couples engage in passionate kissing and implied sexual activity. A woman is show from the back wearing only underwear. Artwork features a nearly nude woman. Frequent smoking is shown during the period pieces of the film. Social drinking, sometimes to relieve stress, is portrayed throughout the movie. The script contains infrequent but strong profanities including one use of a sexual expletive, scatological slang and vulgarities.