This movie is excellent, but not for kids
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National Lampoon's Animal House
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Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
John Belushi's raucous toga party for adults only.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16 and Under
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What Parents Need to Know
About National Lampoon's Animal House
Parents need to know that the only moral here is hatred for authority and partying. That means a lot of drunken revelry, pranks, and violence to make their point. It also means characters cheat on each other, binge drink, steal cars, and sleep with underage girls. Some female nudity.
Read our full review by Heather Boerner
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how they deal with bullies. When someone is mean to you, do you imagine pulling off a prank like the ones the Deltas pull on Dean Wormer and the Omegas? What's a healthier way to deal with your anger? The film is also a good opportunity for parents to talk about appropriate behavior with sexual partners. Also, why do you think this film has a cult following? Does it epitomize what made John Belushi so funny on Saturday Night Live? Adult comedy buffs may want to look up Belushi's funniest moments from SNL and share them with kids. Many -- like the Samurai Deli sketch -- showcase his astounding comedic talents in a much more kid-appropriate fashion.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
not for kids
Gives kids the wrong idea about what college is all about.
Lives in OhioI rate this title off for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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COOL!!!!
luved it!!!! best john belushi movie ever!!!!!!! this movie was awesome although there were some sex related stuff it was fine!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
toga! toga!
this movie is awesome!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
I am 15 and i saw this movie when I was 13 and then my mom bought it for me so I don't see what the big deal is I mean so what it's not like most kids have not heard all the curse words in it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
How old is your reviewer?
I couldn't find the bio on your reviewer for this piece, Heather Boerner. Maybe she's too young to understand that Animal House is now, and probably was when made, a period piece about the early sixties, a time when 18 year olds couldn't vote but could drink and be drafted, college was often very cheap, drugs and open sex in the popular culture were new and exciting, and integration was an ideal that hadn't really begun to be accomplished yet. Undoubtedly you should discuss it with your teens, or maybe encourage them to discuss it with their grandparents, but to whine about its lack of morals? Give me a break! It's an extremely entertaining social history lesson!
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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 |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 67% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 67% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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