Stepmom (1998) - Parents Guide Movie Rating

MPA: PG-13 BBFC: 12 Maturity Rating 13+

MPAA Reason: Rated PG-13 for language and thematic elements.

BBFC Ratings info: STEPMOM is a US drama in which a woman's relationship with her stepchildren is transformed when she's diagnosed with cancer.

Sex & Nudity

mild

A man is sensually kissing a woman who is sitting on top of the kitchen counter; he caresses her as he is standing in between her open thighs. They are both fully clothed. The scene ends there and nothing else is implied. It is mentioned that a 12-year-old girl accidentally walked in on her father in the shower with his girlfriend. The girl's mother discusses it with her later and asks her what she thinks that was, and the girl replies that it was sex. Then she asks why the woman screams during sex. There are references to kissing between teenagers. A woman hires an underwear model to briefly pretend that he is dating a 12-year-old girl to get bullies to leave her alone. The man and the girl kiss on the cheekslightly two times. There is a sexual reference of a sexual act called "snow blowing." A woman uses the term with a 12-year-old girl, and she repeats it at school. A man wakes his sweetheart up from bed and proposes to her. He is wearing a muscle shirt, and she is wearing short shorts. They kiss passionately after she says yes.

Violence & Gore

none

A little boy gets hurt on a playground, and his leg is bleeding. There is a close-up shot of that. He is rushed to the emergency room, and we see him with a big bandage on his leg.

Profanity

moderate

There are many words including 1 "F" word, bitch, shit, damn, hell, ass, and bastard. The term "Limp Dick" is also taught to a 12-year-old girl, who repeats it at school. A 12-year-old girl says that a male classmate called her "Frosty the Snow Bitch" in front of everyone.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

mild

There is smoking, drinking of alcohol. There is also a reference to smoking "dope".

Frightening & Intense Scenes

mild

A little boy gets lost in the park and then is found in the police department. The father's fiancee was the one who lost track of him, and the boy's mother gets very upset, causing a heated argument in public. A little boy falls of the play ground slide and tears his leg and is rushed into the ER. A woman vomits as a result of cancer, but it is not actually shown. We just hear it from a distance. The woman gets frustrated and throws objects in her house. Jackie is diagnosed with terminal cancer midway through the movie. This makes for some emotional scenes, specifically when she breaks the news to her husband and children.