Is Crazy, Stupid, Love. appropriate for children?

# Crazy, Stupid, Love – Parent Guide This romantic comedy follows a man navigating divorce and self-discovery with strong sexual content and frequent innuendo throughout. While the PG-13 rating allows teens 13+, the mature themes and suggestive scenes make it better suited for older teens and adults, not younger children.

What age is Crazy, Stupid, Love. suitable for?

Our verdict for Crazy, Stupid, Love. is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Crazy, Stupid, Love. safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2011

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Synopsis

Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.

Cast

Steve Carell

Cal

Ryan Gosling

Jacob

Julianne Moore

Emily

Emma Stone

Hannah

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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