Grown Ups
Comedy
10+PG-13
2010·1h 42m·Dennis Dugan·Columbia Pictures·● Script read & verified
A group of childhood friends reunite with their families at a lake house after their beloved basketball coach's funeral. The comedy follows their weekend as...
Best watched together — Some adult jokes and themes benefit from parental context and discussion
Heads Up for Parents
Contains some adult humor and references that may go over children's heads but could prompt questions
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
None▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire plot centers on childhood friends reuniting as fathers to teach their kids the importance of friendship, respect, and family time away from modern distractions. The film explicitly contrasts wholesome family bonding with the negative influences of technology and materialism.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Emphasizes living life without regrets as conveyed in the coach's final message
- ✓Shows the value of childhood friendships and staying connected
Cast:Adam SandlerKevin JamesChris RockDavid SpadeRob Schneider