South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
Movie (1999)
Uh-oh.
The third graders of South Park sneak into an R-rated film by ultra-vulgar Canadian television personalities Terrance and Phillip, and emerge with expanded vocabularies that leave their parents and teachers scandalized. When outraged Americans try to censor the film, the controversy spirals into a call to wage war on Canada and Terrance and Phillip end up on death row, with the kids their only hope of rescue.
Movie (1999)
Uh-oh.
The third graders of South Park sneak into an R-rated film by ultra-vulgar Canadian television personalities Terrance and Phillip, and emerge with expanded vocabularies that leave their parents and teachers scandalized. When outraged Americans try to censor the film, the controversy spirals into a call to wage war on Canada and Terrance and Phillip end up on death row, with the kids their only hope of rescue.
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Sex & Nudity
The film contains strong sexual references, jokes about sexual encounters, and occasional depictions of suggestive behavior. It also includes brief moments of cartoonish nudity and adult themes surrounding sexual relationships.
Violence & Gore
The movie features intense cartoon violence, including war sequences, executions, and characters suffering graphic, though animated, physical injuries. There is frequent portrayal of combat and lethal conflict throughout the story.
Profanity
This film is notorious for its excessive use of vulgarity, including the persistent use of 'f*ck' (hundreds of times), 'sh*t', 'b*tch', 'd*ck', and 'p*ssy' used in aggressive, casual, and comedic contexts throughout the entire runtime.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters are frequently seen consuming alcohol and smoking cigarettes as part of their daily habits. Substance use is a recurring background element and is occasionally referenced in the dialogue.
Frightening Scenes
The film maintains a high level of intensity through its dark satirical themes, chaotic action sequences, and moments of genuine peril for the child characters. Some scenes may be disturbing for younger audiences due to the aggressive tone and depiction of impending death.
Key Insights
Quick summary and important considerations
This is an adult animated comedy that uses satire to talk about how people react to controversial entertainment, but it is unsuitable for younger audiences due to its explicit language and adult jokes.
Content Warnings
Detailed Analysis
In-depth insights for parents and educators
What Parents Need to Know
The film contains constant foul language, sexual dialogue, and frequent instances of violence. It is intentionally designed to be offensive and is strictly for mature audiences.
What Kids Can Learn
Older adolescents can learn to identify how satire uses hyperbole to expose hypocrisy in society and media culture.
Key Topics Discussed
Why Parents Might Like It
The movie serves as a fast-paced, highly critical commentary on 1990s cultural anxieties and the pitfalls of extreme political polarization.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The narrative highlights the importance of open communication between parents and children while satirizing the counter-productive nature of moral panic and reactionary censorship.
Role models
Characters generally prioritize self-interest and impulsive behavior, making them poor models for emulation despite their occasional displays of loyalty toward their peers.
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Learning
Provides an opportunity for older viewers to analyze the techniques of satire and political commentary within media.
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