Bad Trip – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Bad Trip

Name: Screenwise
Author: Screenwise

movie2021

12%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Eric André's hidden-camera shock comedy that's absolutely, positively, 100% not for kids or families. Like, at all.

6.5/10

80%

→

Bad Trip

movie

Unrated, 2021

12%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Eric André's hidden-camera shock comedy that's absolutely, positively, 100% not for kids or families. Like, at all.

6.5

80%

Jump to

Also rated on

6.5/10

80%

View →

Where to Watch

Loading streaming options...

Where-to-watch data byJustWatch

Screenwise Verdict

Let's be crystal clear: this is not a family movie, not a teen movie, not even close. Bad Trip is Eric André doing his thing—hidden-camera shock comedy with graphic nudity, explicit sexual situations, and pranks designed to make both participants and viewers deeply uncomfortable.

The 80% critic score means it's probably funny if you're into this specific brand of absurdist, boundary-pushing humor. But this is strictly adults-only entertainment, and even then, only adults who specifically enjoy shock comedy. If you're a parent researching this because your teen wants to watch it: hard no.

The WISE score is abysmal because we're evaluating media through a family lens, and this has absolutely zero family value. For its intended adult audience who loves Eric André? It probably delivers. For literally anyone looking at Screenwise for recommendations? Keep scrolling.

Age Fit

This is strictly adult content (18+) featuring graphic sexual content, nudity, and extreme profanity. There is zero scenario where this would be appropriate for anyone under 18, and honestly many adults will find it too crude for their taste.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

This hidden-camera prank movie is built around shocking unsuspecting bystanders with crude, vulgar humor. The entire premise involves deceiving real people with scripted outrageous scenarios that are intentionally offensive and chaotic. Not modeling kindness or cooperation—quite the opposite.

Imaginative

The hybrid format of scripted buddy comedy blended with real hidden-camera pranks is somewhat novel, and the execution requires creative setup. However, it's derivative of existing prank shows (Jackass, Borat) and doesn't invite viewer creativity or exploration—it's purely passive consumption of shock humor.

Safe

This is definitively NOT safe content for kids or families. Hidden-camera prank movies in this genre (Eric André's style) typically feature graphic nudity, explicit sexual content, extreme profanity, drug use, and deliberately shocking scenarios designed to make people uncomfortable. The 80% RT critic score and 6.5 IMDb suggest it delivers on its shock-comedy premise. No MPAA rating listed but this is almost certainly R-rated content.

Enriching

There's minimal cognitive, ethical, or personal growth here. It might provide some anthropological insight into how strangers react to bizarre situations, and comedy can be cathartic, but the entertainment value is purely shock-based rather than meaningful. No skill-building, limited empathy development, and takeaways are shallow at best.

Parent Info

✓

Why It Might Be Great

If you're an adult who loves Eric André's absurdist humor, this delivers exactly what you'd expect
The 80% RT critic score suggests it's well-executed within its genre
Hidden-camera reactions can be genuinely surprising and provide some laughs for the right audience
The buddy-comedy road-trip framework gives structure to the chaos

⚠

What to Watch For

Graphic nudity, explicit sexual content, and extreme profanity throughout
The entire premise involves pranking unsuspecting real people with deliberately offensive scenarios
This is shock comedy designed to make viewers uncomfortable—not everyone's cup of tea even among adults
Zero redeeming educational or family value whatsoever

Conversation Starters

"Why do you think some adults find shock humor funny while others find it offensive?"
"What are the ethics of filming people without their full knowledge for entertainment?"
"How has prank comedy evolved from shows like Candid Camera to modern shock-comedy?"

Ask Anything

Get a personalized guide on any topic

Writing about Bad Trip? Put this WISE score on your site