Is Just Go with It appropriate for children?

"Just Go with It" is a romantic comedy featuring deception and adult humor that's primarily aimed at mature teens and adults. While the PG-13 rating allows younger children to watch, the strong sexual content and romantic themes make it better suited for children 13 and older who can appreciate the humor.

What age is Just Go with It suitable for?

Our verdict for Just Go with It is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Just Go with It safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

🗣️

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, Romance

Synopsis

While romancing Palmer, a much younger schoolteacher, plastic surgeon Danny Maccabee enlists his loyal assistant Katherine to pretend to be his soon to be ex-wife, in order to cover up a careless lie. When more lies backfire, Katherine's kids become involved, and everyone heads off for a weekend in Hawaii that will change all their lives.

Cast

Adam Sandler

Danny Maccabee

Jennifer Aniston

Katherine Murphy

Brooklyn Decker

Palmer Dodge

Nicole Kidman

Devlin Adams

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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