Is The Kissing Booth appropriate for children?

# The Kissing Booth - Parent Guide This PG-13 romance follows a teenager navigating her first kiss and a relationship that jeopardizes her best friendship. While language and violence are mild, the film contains strong sexual content that may be inappropriate for younger children. Consider your child's maturity level and comfort with romance-focused themes before viewing.

What age is The Kissing Booth suitable for?

Our verdict for The Kissing Booth is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Kissing Booth 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

2018

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Romance, Comedy

Synopsis

When teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best friend.

Cast

Joey King

Elle Evans

Joel Courtney

Lee Flynn

Jacob Elordi

Noah Flynn

Molly Ringwald

Mrs. Flynn

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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