American Pie

American Pie

Movie • 1999

There's nothing like your first piece.

At a high-school party, four friends find that losing their collective virginity isn't as easy as they had thought. But they still believe that they need to do so before college. To motivate themselves, they enter a pact to all "score" by their senior prom.

Comedy
Romance
95 minutes
Released
17+

Suggested Age

Every child is different — this is guidance, not a rule.

This film's central themes revolve around sexual experiences and the pressures surrounding them, featuring frequent crude humor and language. The narrative is adult-oriented and explores mature adolescent concerns.

Content Safety Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of potentially concerning content

Sex & Nudity

4/5

This movie contains frequent and strong sexual themes, including discussions of virginity, implied sexual situations, and partial nudity. There are also many scenes with suggestive humor and situations that are clearly adult-oriented.

Violence & Gore

1/5

While there are some moments of mild physical comedy and brief, non-graphic scuffles, there is no significant violence or gore depicted in the film.

Profanity

4/5

The film features frequent and strong profanity throughout, with words like 'f*ck' (multiple times), 'sh*t' (multiple times), and 'a*s' being used in casual and sometimes aggressive contexts. There are also instances of milder profanity like 'damn' and 'b*tch'.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

3/5

Alcohol is frequently shown being consumed by the characters at parties and social gatherings. There are also references to and some depiction of drug use.

Frightening Scenes

1/5

The movie's intensity comes primarily from its adult humor and awkward social situations, rather than anything truly frightening or disturbing.

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

This movie is about a group of friends who make a pact to lose their virginity before they go to college. It's full of jokes and deals with the awkwardness of growing up.

Content Warnings

Sexual content
Crude humor
Strong language

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

The film contains significant sexual content, pervasive crude humor, and frequent strong language. It directly addresses themes of virginity and sexual conquest from an adolescent perspective.

What Kids Can Learn

While not intended as educational, the film offers a glimpse into adolescent social dynamics and the pressures some teens feel regarding sexual experiences. It may prompt conversations about consent and healthy relationships.

Key Topics Discussed

Adolescent sexuality
Peer pressure
Friendship dynamics

Why Parents Might Like It

Adult viewers may appreciate the nostalgic portrayal of late 90s teenage life and its comedic take on universal coming-of-age anxieties.

Positives & Learning

What makes this content valuable for children

Positive Messages

1/5

Friendship and loyalty are present, as the characters support each other in their endeavors.

Positive Role Models

1/5

Characters are driven by adolescent desires and anxieties, not demonstrating universally positive behaviors for emulation.

Diverse Representations

2/5

No diverse representations indicated in available information.

Educational Value

2/5

No educational value indicated in available information.

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