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ComedyThrillerRomance
15+
NR⭐ IMDb 6.3 / 102022 · 1h 58m
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson● Script verifiedBased on a partial script

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay
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We're re-reading this screenplay with our upgraded analysis. Scene-by-scene moment counts aren't available for Do Revenge yet — the summaries below are from our earlier read-through. Check back soon.

🗡️Violence
Mild▼
  • Drea physically assaults Max by punching him in the face in front of the school
  • Some physical altercations and confrontations between characters
  • No deaths or graphic violence shown on screen
💬Language
Moderate▼
  • The f-word is used frequently throughout the film, approximately 15-20 times
  • Other strong language including s**t, b**ch used multiple times
  • Sexual language and crude jokes about body parts and sexual acts
👻Scary Scenes
Very Mild▼
  • Some tense confrontational scenes but no genuine scares
  • No jump scares or horror elements
  • Nothing that would cause nightmares in children
💕Romance
Moderate▼
  • An intimate video of Drea is leaked and referenced throughout the film
  • Several kissing scenes between various couples
  • Sexual dialogue and innuendo throughout, including discussions of hookups
🍺Substances
Moderate▼
  • Characters grow and use marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms to spike food at a school event
  • Underage drinking at parties is shown as normal teen behavior
  • Substance use is part of revenge plots but not glorified as positive
⚡Stimulation
Mild▼
  • Fast-paced editing during party and confrontation scenes
  • Some loud music and party atmosphere sequences
  • Generally maintains steady pacing without overwhelming sensory overload

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Do Revenge — Heads Up for Parents

The film contains a significant subplot involving the non-consensual sharing of an intimate video, which may be more disturbing than parents expect from a teen comedy.

About Do Revenge

Do Revenge is a dark teen comedy about two high school girls who team up to get revenge on each other's bullies - Drea seeks to take down Max, who leaked her intimate video, while Eleanor targets Carissa, who spread false rumors about her at summer camp. The film is a satirical take on teen movie tropes with elaborate schemes and multiple plot twists.

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Best watched together
The mature themes about revenge porn, manipulation, and complex moral choices warrant discussion with teens

Family Takeaways from Do Revenge

What it gets right

  • ✓Shows the devastating impact of revenge porn and cyberbullying on victims
  • ✓Demonstrates the importance of genuine friendship over social status
  • ✓Features strong LGBTQ representation with Eleanor's character arc being handled respectfully

Do Revenge Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes
●LGBTQ themes

The film features a gay character whose sexuality is acknowledged and shown on screen as part of his identity and relationships within the story.

Community Notes

  • Some conservative viewers may object to the positive portrayal of LGBTQ characters and relationships
  • The film's progressive political messaging may concern traditional families
Cast:Camila MendesMaya HawkeAustin AbramsRish ShahSarah Michelle Gellar

Is Do Revenge Appropriate for Your Child's Age?

Based on a partial script — we only found an excerpt of Do Revenge, so this age guidance covers part of the film rather than the whole thing.

✗Age 5: Not recommended for 5-year-olds
✗Age 8: Not recommended for 8-year-olds
✗Age 10: Not recommended for 10-year-olds
✗Age 12: Not recommended for 12-year-olds
✗Age 13: Not recommended for 13-year-olds
✓Age 15: Generally appropriate for 15-year-olds
✓Age 17: Generally appropriate for 17-year-olds

Individual children may vary — use your judgment.

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