The Kissing Booth
RomanceComedy
13+PG-13
2018·1h 45m·Vince Marcello·Komixx Entertainment·● Script read & verified
A teen romantic comedy about Elle, a high school junior who develops feelings for her best friend's older brother Noah, which violates their friendship rules....
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
Contains a sexual harassment incident where a male student gropes Elle at school, which triggers protective reactions from other characters
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The film centers on Elle's close relationship with her father after her mother's death, emphasizing family communication and support. Her father's protective guidance and their honest conversations about relationships form the emotional backbone of the story.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows the importance of long-term friendships through Elle and Lee's bond
- ✓Depicts a supportive father-daughter relationship after loss of mother
- ✓Demonstrates consequences of overprotective behavior
Cast:Joey KingJoel CourtneyJacob ElordiMolly RingwaldStephen Jennings