Wondering if Netflix’s You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah is ok for kids? Although this is a Happy Madison film, it’s more kid friendly than most. A coming-of-age movie with a lot of heart, this You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah Parents Guide will tell parents what they need to know.
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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah Parents Guide
Stacy (Sunny Sandler) and Lydia are BFFs who’ve always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. However, when a popular boy and middle school drama threatens their friendship and their rites of passage to becoming women, things start to go awry.
Age Rating: Why is You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah Rated PG-13?
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah is rated PG-13 for language, suggestive material, and teen drinking which means some content may not be suitable for kids under 13.
Language
There is some harsh language including some uses of a**, sh*t, damn, hell, and words of Deity like g-d, Jesus, and g-ddamn.
Mature Content: Is You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah Kid Friendly?
Teenage issues such as bullying, being popular, periods, crushes, and friendship are prevalent. There is talk about farting, front farts, and vaginas.
A girl tells a website that another girl has black hair on her nipples.
A girl’s feminine hygiene product is seen with blood on it.
A parent gives alcohol to teenagers.
Sometimes sisters don’t speak nicely to each other and use phrases like “I’ll kill you.”
Tweens kiss in front of the Torah.
A girl dresses provocatively and takes pictures of herself and sends them to a boy.
The middle schoolers go to Hebrew school and the Rabbi sings a song with the lyrics “God is random” to explain why bad things happen in the world.
Is You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah Appropriate for Kids Under 13?
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah is kid friendly for kids ages 11 and older, middle school aged kids. Parents can expect some mature content like suggestive comments and typical teen behavior. It’s like Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret, but for a slightly older demographic.
This is a Sandler Family affair with Adam Sandler’s two daughters and wife in the movie. They all do an excellent job, and the film is relatively family friendly, but it’s still Adam Sandler. So he likes to slide some inappropriate comments or jokes that some may not find funny. I am not familiar with the Jewish religion, but it did inspire me to learn more about it. I can’t speak to the actual representation, but I know some people were upset with some of the content.
Some of the film felt messy, but so is adolescence. Some of the themes were relatable, while others weren’t. It seemed like every kid who went to Hebrew School was rich with their bat mitzvah after parties. It was like watching MTV’s Sweet Sixteen show.
All in all, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah is sweet, funny, with a hint of edginess that may not sit well with everyone.
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