Laura Corin Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hobbes is almost 13 and wants to invite some friends to stay over to celebrate his birthday. He'd like to watch a film with them, but my mind has gone blank. I'd rather that it didn't have any explicit sex in it (beyond kissing) and not too much swearing, as I don't know what the other parents' attitudes are. He saw Ferris Bueller's Day Off at a similar party recently, so that one is off the list. I was wondering about Beetlejuice. Any ideas? I don't watch many films. Thanks Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit fit your bill perfectly. No sex, no swearing. My son also liked Inception, Hunger Games, Star Wars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit fit your bill perfectly. No sex, no swearing. My son also liked Inception, Hunger Games, Star Wars Those all do sound good, but I'm afraid that the other boys might have seen them, as they have been popular recently (apart from Star Wars - that's a thought). Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I was going to suggest Star Wars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Prince of Persia might be good. Lots of action, a little scary, a tiny bit of romance (nothing beyond a kiss) and lots of redeeming value without being preachy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 13yo boys would probably enjoy beetlejuice. It has it's moments, but it's really weird. (*really* weird. in an almost depressing kind of way.) free willy. homeward bound pirates of the caribean. secondhand lions herbie movies (especially the originals from the 60's.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateReignRemix Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Napoleon Dynamite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 At school Secondhand Lions is a big hit with 7th/8th graders (and one they usually haven't seen since it came out when they were very young). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Wild America The Sandlot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Ghostbusters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5of5 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 October Sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Alex Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 My teen boys surprised themselves by liking The Adventures of Tintin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 The Color of Magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Those Tom Hank comedies are funny. The Burbs is a favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Mine has really loved a lot of the older Will Smith movies recently, particularly the Men in Black series and Independence Day. Back to the Future Indiana Jones Batman Teen Wolf Silver Bullet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 What about the Indiana Jones movies? Or they might be seriously entertained by oldies like Hogan's Heroes episodes. My kids also love Willow, and it came out so long ago that many haven't seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 MST3K "The Movie" - or a couple good episodes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Secondhand Lions (while I really like the movie) does have a significant amount of swearing in it. I would not be happy if one of my 13 yo's came home from a sleepover having watched it simply because of the language in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 It's been a few years, but wasn't there a sex scene between someone and a ghost in Ghostbusters? There was a scene in the October Sky book where Homer loses his virginity in a backseat. I don't remember details from the film but you might want to look into that. I seem to recall some teen boys practicing unlatching a bra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Secondhand Lions (while I really like the movie) does have a significant amount of swearing in it. I would not be happy if one of my 13 yo's came home from a sleepover having watched it simply because of the language in it. ??? I guess this depends upon what one considers swear words... I googled it and only came up with "d---, pisses off, and crap." To us, only the first would even remotely qualify. To each their own I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Avengers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 My son would enjoy any of the superhero movies. They are popular right now, but he'd still enjoy seeing it again. We just saw the more recent version of Spiderman the other night. I think it fits the bill with the lack of swearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Raiders of the Lost Ark Back to the Future The Muppet Movie (maybe my kids and their friends are weird but they still love the original muppet movie) Spiderman, Ironman, Superman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMum Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 My boys have enjoyed these recently, including my 14 year old. Jonny English - Hilarious. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Mrs. Doubtfire. Top Gun The Goonies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 We just saw the more recent version of Spiderman the other night. I think it fits the bill with the lack of swearing. The same source (Common Sense Media) lists more swearing in the latest Spiderman than it did for Secondhand Lions... it wouldn't be enough to bother our family, but for those more concerned about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I'd have Napoleon Dynamite and Beetlejuice on hand. Back to the Future, too. Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beelt....oops. ;-) Raiders of the Lost Ark, too. Oh - The Gods Must Be Crazy!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Apollo 13 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112384/ Iron Will (This would be my top choice for your party!) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110157/ Clockstoppers (sounds a little corny but we really enjoyed this one!) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0157472/ Crocodile Dundee (I can't remember -- might have a brief sex scene??) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090555/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Top Gun definitely has a sex scene! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Top Gun definitely has a sex scene! Nevermind... faulty brain neuron recalling An Officer and a Gentleman instead of Top Gun regarding suicide... on may part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 And suicide... I would not have wanted my 13-year-old son to watch Top Gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 October Sky the movie does not have a sex scene. However, a drunken father does beat up one of the main character's friends and there is a fair amount of swearing. Good movie, I let my 11 yo watch it, but just FYI... You really can't go wrong with star wars or the hobbit. Part of the joy is just watching it over and over and over again. If his are geeky (I mean this in a good way), you could watch vintage Star Trek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 And suicide... Wait . . . what? I don't remember a suicide scene in Top Gun. A main character dies but it's not suicide. Are you thinking of An Officer and a Gentleman? Or am I just not remembering correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Wait . . . what? I don't remember a suicide scene in Top Gun. A main character dies but it's not suicide. Are you thinking of An Officer and a Gentleman? Or am I just not remembering correctly? You're right - I was mixing up movies! I'll go back to edit... sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMum Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Top Gun definitely has a sex scene! Oups, I forgot about the sex scene, sorry :( Come to think of it, it does have booze, smoking etc so maybe not a good suggestion if you are limiting those. Maybe check out what common sense media ( link to what it says about Top Gun) says about any movie you might let him watch, but bear in mind it says Top Gun is ok for age 13, so you still need to use your own judgment and criteria. Let us know what they watch, and if they enjoy it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 October Sky the movie does not have a sex scene. However, a drunken father does beat up one of the main character's friends and there is a fair amount of swearing. Good movie, I let my 11 yo watch it, but just FYI... You really can't go wrong with star wars or the hobbit. Part of the joy is just watching it over and over and over again. If his are geeky (I mean this in a good way), you could watch vintage Star Trek. Did October Sky have an implied sex scene? Wasn't there a scene where Homer leaves the dance with Valentine and they wind up in the car? And her original date is outside the vehicle pounding on the windows? It's been my experience that a group of typical 13 yo guys won't do much movie watching anyway. It will be playing in the background and they'll be engaged in male bonding through video games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I have to second The Sandlot!! GB loved that movie. Ones they haven't seen? The Goonies Back to the Future - isn't there a scene in that? Not sure. Holes - we love the movie The Princess Bride - at that age, they may start quoting. :D Time Bandits - though the old special effects may throw them off The Iron Giant Night at the Museum I think Back to the Future has a scene where his (young) mom is really coming on to him. All I recall on The Princess Bride was one comment near the end...something about perfect breasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 There was a scene in the October Sky book where Homer loses his virginity in a backseat. I don't remember details from the film but you might want to look into that. disney cleaned it up. they sit in the backseat and look at each other awkwardly. someone else mentioned the drunk father beating up his son. homer's dad stops the beating, in no-uncertain terms lets the man know it is to NEVER happen again or he'll answer to him; and takes the boy home with him. It's actually a nice moment and one of the reasons homer develops such respect for his father. Top Gun sex scenes, profanity, lots of suggestiveness. I would be annoyed if someone showed it to my 13yo boys. I think I'm fairly relaxed. Apollo 13 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112384/ Crocodile Dundee (I can't remember -- might have a brief sex scene??) http://www.imdb.com/...ref_=fn_al_tt_1 dudeling adored apollo 13. one brief shower scene that doesn't show much behind a glass door.I like crocodile dundee II better. ;p I think the raciest scene is she takes off her bra (while wearing a shirt so nothing is seen) to be used as bait for a (man) trap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Our teens and their friends love to watch movies over, and over again. I wouldn't worry if the kids have seen what he picks out. They'll have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Spaceballs. Full of juvenile humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Oups, I forgot about the sex scene, sorry :( Come to think of it, it does have booze, smoking etc so maybe not a good suggestion if you are limiting those. Maybe check out what common sense media ( link to what it says about Top Gun) says about any movie you might let him watch, but bear in mind it says Top Gun is ok for age 13, so you still need to use your own judgment and criteria. Let us know what they watch, and if they enjoy it :) No problems with booze and smoking. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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