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Our take
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days follows two people secretly using a relationship to win separate work bets. Kissing, sex talk, and implied overnight stays are more prominent than anything shown. The guide also flags moderate swearing, dating-night drinking, and one body-image joke. We put it at around PG and up for the sexual banter and the way both leads manipulate each other.
Uplifting themes
Honesty wins in the final act after layers of manipulation. Until then, deceit is the joke Leads grow into respect; side friends are often shallow fashion stereotypes Mostly entertainment, though you can discuss media jobs and advertising ethics lightly
Story (may spoil tone)
It's the battle of wills, as Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in 10 days, whereas Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in 10 days. Now, the clock is ticking—and the wildly entertaining comedy smash is off and running in this irresistible tale of sex, lies and outrageous romantic fireworks!
Details
Language Couples and friends toss hell, damn, s-word, bull s-word, and b-word in…
Couples and friends toss hell, damn, s-word, bull s-word, and b-word insultss when bets go wrong. Sports-bar scenes add extra noise. It is rom-com constant, not war-film constant
Sex / nudity Characters describe past sex, almost having sex, and kissing for bets.…
Characters describe past sex, almost having sex, and kissing for bets. Clothing stays on in what we hear, yet talk is frank. Parents of tweens may prefer to skip
Drugs / alcohol Dates feature beer, wine, and whiskey sours; one character gets drunk a…
Dates feature beer, wine, and whiskey sours; one character gets drunk and sings badly. Drinking is social, not a addiction plot
Bullying / discrimination Office rivalry includes snide gender jokes typical of early-2000s comed…
Office rivalry includes snide gender jokes typical of early-2000s comedies
Dangerous behaviour Pranks to sabotage dates could inspire mean social experiments. Talk ab…
Pranks to sabotage dates could inspire mean social experiments. Talk about consent and honesty
Eating disorders / body image A quick I'm too fat line shows up as throwaway body talk during fashion…
A quick I'm too fat line shows up as throwaway body talk during fashion plotting
Mental health Stress and fake smiles at work get nodded to without a deeper arc
Stress and fake smiles at work get nodded to without a deeper arc
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Andie and Ben manipulate each other for articles and ads. Where is the line between funny competition and meanness?
- The movie treats love like a wager. What healthy signs would you want in a real relationship?
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