As long as your teens are ready for all the feelings, sadness, and romance, this is a lovely film to watch with them, especially since Hazel's parents are portrayed so positively (they're supportive, loving, and understanding). Gus also frequently puts unlit cigarettes in his mouth. Language is rare but does include one use of 'f-k,' as well as words like 's-t' and 'a-hole.' The teen characters drink champagne together, and a key adult supporting character is a drunk who's nearly always sipping from something. The central relationship is beautiful and mature and does lead to a love scene, which is handled tastefully for teen audiences (a girl's naked back and boy's chest are seen). Due to the subject matter, it should come as no surprise that the movie can get emotionally intense - especially when there's a devastating death. Parents need to know that The Fault in Our Stars is a tear-jerking love story about two deep-thinking teens with cancer and is based on one of the most beloved young adult books in recent history, by superstar author John Green. Hazel teases her parents that she should be allowed to be a regular teen with a fake ID so she can drink and 'take' pot.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Author Peter Van Houten is a drunk and is nearly always shown with a drink or a flask in his hand. Gus and Hazel drink champagne together twice. He goes around with the same cigarette pack for most of the movie. Gus has a habit of putting an unlit cigarette in his mouth and letting it dangle there, since unlit it can do no harm (he says it's a metaphor).

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