A Lot or a Little?
What you will—and won't—find in this movie.
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Positive Messages
very little
The movie's main message is that relationships mean being there for someone else when they're going through tough times, not just happy times.
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Positive Role Models
very little
Ellie teaches Jason about the nature of relationships and convinces him that some people are worth the emotional risk of falling in love. The guys all realize that being in a relationship doesn't mean they can't be close friends.
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Violence & Scariness
a little
Mike punches Jason. A secondary character dies.
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Sex, Romance & Nudity
a lot
Lots of discussion of casual sex and a "hook-up roster" of women the guys will have sex with but not date seriously. Several sex scenes that show the sides of butts and breasts, or women in their bras and panties. A married woman commits adultery, a man walks in on his friend having sex.
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Language
a lot
Uses of "f--k," "s--t," "a--hole," in every scene. Other insults include "emotionally retarded," "what the hell," "f--king idiot," "stalker," "dick," "sick co*ck," and more.
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Products & Purchases
some
Viagra, iPhone, Ben & Jerry's ice cream, Dell computer, Lacoste, The Bridget Jones' Diary, Simon & Schuster, Grey's Anatomy, and The Wire.
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Drinking, Drugs & Smoking
some
The three guys drink a lot -- at home, at parties, and during their bar outings.
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Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that the comedy That Awkward Moment follows three twenty-something best friends who vow to just hook up and not get involved with anyone in order to stay single together. Although stars Zac Efron, Miles Teller, and Michael B. Jordan are known for previously starring in teen-friendly fare, this is a mature post-college sex comedy that while not graphic in its depiction of sex, is still incredibly risque. There's near-constant strong language ("f--k," "s--t," "a--hole," "puss*," "co*ck," "dick," etc.), and several sex scenes that show sides of breasts, butts, and bare shoulders, and women in bras and panties. The movie's message is that relationships require work, acknowledgement, and commitment. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.
What's the Story?
In THAT AWKWARD MOMENT, best friends since college, twenty-something New Yorkers Jason (Zac Efron), Mikey (Michael B. Jordan), and Daniel (Miles Teller) are dealing with a relationship crisis: Mikey's wife Vera (Jessica Lucas) has announced she's been unfaithful and wants a divorce, so the other guys promise him that the way to get over his failed marriage is to have casual hook-ups and remain loyal only to one another. But just as the guys are beginning to enjoy the single life, Jason meets the quirky and sweet Ellie (Imogen Poots) and Daniel realizes his best female friend Chelsea (Mackenzie Davis) might be more than his designated "wing man."
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the movie's messages about sex and relationships. Who do you think has the healthiest view of romantic love?
Do you consider this movie appropriate for teenagers? Why or why not?
Jason, Daniel, and Mikey are played by actors who've been in teen-targeted movies or TV shows. Do you think the actors' past work makes it hard to consider this movie for mature audiences?
Movie Details
- In theaters: January 31, 2014
- On DVD or streaming: May 13, 2014
- Cast: Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan
- Director: Tom Gormican
- Inclusion Information: Black actors
- Studio: Focus Features
- Genre: Comedy
- Topics: Friendship
- Run time: 94 minutes
- MPAA rating: R
- MPAA explanation: sexual content and language throughout
- Last updated: July 22, 2023
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