Is Love Don't Co$t a Thing appropriate for children?

# Love Don't Co$t a Thing - Parent Guide This PG-13 comedy follows a high school outcast who pays a cheerleader to fake-date him. While language and violence are mild, the film contains strong sexual content and relationships portrayed as transactional, making it better suited for older teens than younger children.

What age is Love Don't Co$t a Thing suitable for?

Our verdict for Love Don't Co$t a Thing is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Love Don't Co$t a Thing 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, Drama, Family, Romance

Synopsis

A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool.

Cast

Nick Cannon

Alvin Johnson

Christina Milian

Paris Morgan

Kenan Thompson

Walter Colley

Kal Penn

Kenneth Warman

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

Standard teen comedy pacing with typical school hallway scenes, social situations, and dialogue-driven humor — not designed for toddlers and likely to have some rapid transitions and loud comedic moments.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

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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