What we flagged
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Three Kansas City teens steal a car and race to LA after a prank makes them think they will open for Green Day. Strong swearing runs throughout, and the boys drink, smoke pot and take mushrooms on the trip. Sexual jokes and kissing stay mild. Fine with a parent from 15, in line with the restricted rating.
Uplifting themes
Friendship, speaking up and chasing a dream even when it looks foolish The boys are likable but steal, lie and party their way west
Story (may spoil tone)
Three friends journey from Kansas City to Los Angeles, mistakenly believing that their band is opening for Green Day on New Year’s Eve.
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Violence A rough security throw-down, mud fights and a gag with what looks like…
A rough security throw-down, mud fights and a gag with what looks like a head in a jar
Language Lots of strong swearing throughout, mostly the f-word, plus the s-word,…
Lots of strong swearing throughout, mostly the f-word, plus the s-word, a-word and g-word
Sex / nudity Flirting, brief kissing and crude sexual jokes
Flirting, brief kissing and crude sexual jokes
Drugs / alcohol Teens drink liquor, smoke pot and take mushrooms on the road. Adults ge…
Teens drink liquor, smoke pot and take mushrooms on the road. Adults get drunk too
Frightening A creepy motel stretch and a few gross gags; nothing like a horror film
A creepy motel stretch and a few gross gags; nothing like a horror film
Gore / death / weapons Comic blood stains and a jar that may hold a severed head
Comic blood stains and a jar that may hold a severed head
Dangerous behaviour Teens steal a car, break rules and party with booze and drugs
Teens steal a car, break rules and party with booze and drugs
Mental health Teens carry family hurt and insecurity while they try to talk it out
Teens carry family hurt and insecurity while they try to talk it out
Grief / bereavement A father's funeral comes up as part of a character's backstory
A father's funeral comes up as part of a character's backstory
Flashing lights We do not have enough information about flashing lights for this versio…
We do not have enough information about flashing lights for this version to confidently confirm.
Talk after watching
- The teens break rules for a dream. When is risk brave, and when is it just reckless?
- How does the film show friendship under pressure, and what would you have done differently?
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