Best In Show is HILARIOUS, but not appropriate or understandable for kids under 15 or 16. There are several inappropriate sexual references (an awkward discussion of a couple's sex life)(a married woman who meets several ex-boyfriends who make sexual comments about her, making her husband very uncomfortable) (several french kisses between straight and same-sex couples). Role models are iffy. Some are good and sweet, while others are neurotic and unkind. The humor is excellent for those old enough to appreciate it. Best for mature teenagers and adults.
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Hilarious and offbeat but humor is pretty grownup.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Best in Show
Parents need to know that this movie contains strong language, sexual references, same-sex kissing, and adultery. Most teens won't be too interested in the material.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Excellent, Hilarious Mocumentary
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
pure flippin hilarity
I cant lie-this movies one of the funniest ive ever seen! but the portrayal of gay characters is a little excessive. not too bad with the language though.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
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"Positive portrayal of gay characters" is iffy. I don't see what is wrong with this. Social behavior may be iffy for other reasons, but for positive portrayal of gays? I don't believe that that is a bad thing. The movie isn't good for kids, but not because of the gays.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Hilarious! Good for kids 13+
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Funny for pre teens 12+
Very funny, hilarious, worth it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Great movie for adults
Too sophisticated for kids. The movie mocks all kinds of human foibles. It takes maturity beyond mid-teens to understand that the humor is directed at all of us, not the particular types -- gay, handicapped, repressed, southern, old, yuppie -- portrayed.
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| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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