Is Zack and Miri Make a Porno appropriate for children?

# Parental Guide: Zack and Miri Make a Porno This R-rated comedy contains strong language, explicit sexual content, and graphic nudity throughout—it's designed entirely for adult audiences. The plot revolves around making pornography, making it wholly inappropriate for children of any age. This film has no redeeming content for young viewers.

What age is Zack and Miri Make a Porno suitable for?

Our verdict for Zack and Miri Make a Porno is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Zack and Miri Make a Porno safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2008

Rating

Genre

Comedy, Romance

Synopsis

Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.

Cast

Seth Rogen

Zack

Elizabeth Banks

Miri

Craig Robinson

Delaney

Gerry Bednob

Mr. Surya

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

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