| Overall: | C |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | C- |
| Language: | D+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | D |
| Run Time: | 113 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 08 Feb 2011 |
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Why Is Life As We Know It Rated PG-13?
Violence: A car accident (no details shown) results in the death of two people. A couple argues on several occasions. A man accidentally drops a baby and later knocks her over. A man suggests he would like to kick his spouse in the face and murder several TV characters.
Sexual Content: Suggestive or crude sexual comments are heard throughout. A woman vices a disturbing remark about her husband and their young babysitter. A man makes out with a woman at a wedding. Hetero and homosexual couples discuss sexual activities and engage in physical displays of affection. A man is seen in bed with a number of different women. He also discusses his condom use. Some passionate kisses are depicted. A woman briefly talks about her job as a stripper. Several characters ogle others or hit on them.
Language: An anatomical term for male anatomy is used, as well as frequent terms of Deity and mild/moderate profanities. At least four crude terms for sexual activity are included, along with a couple of mouthed sexual expletives and crude hand gestures.
Alcohol / Drug Use: Characters drink repeatedly at home and social gatherings, including children’s parties. Two delivery guys are portrayed as being high. A man confiscates their drugs for his own personal use. He comments that he and his wife occasionally engage in recreational use of illegal substances after their child is asleep. Another couple, that also has responsibility for a child, gets high after making and eating brownies laced with illegal drugs. A woman becomes drunk after imbibing excessively.
Other: Bathroom bodily functions are implied on a few occasions.

Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.