Is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days appropriate for children?

# How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days This PG-13 romantic comedy features strong sexual content and innuendo that makes it better suited for older teens than younger children. While the humor is entertaining, the frequent sexual references and situations go beyond typical family-friendly content. Consider your child's maturity level before viewing.

What age is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days suitable for?

Our verdict for How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 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

2003

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Comedy, Romance

Synopsis

It's the battle of wills, as Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in 10 days, whereas Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in 10 days. Now, the clock is ticking—and the wildly entertaining comedy smash is off and running in this irresistible tale of sex, lies and outrageous romantic fireworks!

Cast

Kate Hudson

Andie Anderson

Matthew McConaughey

Benjamin Barry

Kathryn Hahn

Michelle Rubin

Annie Parisse

Jeannie Ashcroft

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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