| Overall: | C- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | A- |
| Sexual Content: | D |
| Language: | D |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | D- |
| Run Time: | 129 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 24 Sep 2007 |
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Why Is Knocked Up Rated R?
This US R-rated film features many scenes of sexuality and sexually oriented site gags that dwell on topics ranging from conception to masturbation. Female and male nudity is also included, as are scenes of sexual activity. Explicit close-ups of a baby about to be born are shown. Drug use is prevalent and portrayed as being humorous and harmless. Language includes dozens of uses of the sexual expletive along with many other mild and moderate profanities and frank sexual discussions. Social drinking of alcohol is seen in some scenes. Derogatory comments are spoken regarding homosexuals, Jews and Muslims.
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About the Reviewer: Rod Gustafson
Rod Gustafson has worked in various media industries since 1977. He founded Parent Previews in 1993, and today continues to write and broadcast the reviews in newspapers, on radio and (of course) on the Internet. He currently serves as the President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness, a provincial non-profit society. He also authors a regular column for The Parent's Television Council in Los Angeles. He and his wife Donna have four children.
