Name: Screenwise
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Screenwise Verdict

Look, I'll be straight with you: this movie isn't good. It's a Hulu original teen sex comedy that tries to put a quirky spin on the 'losing your virginity' genre by having the protagonist treat it like a science experiment. Cute idea, terrible execution.

The sexual content is constant and explicit—not graphic nudity, but endless discussions, awkward situations, and raunchy humor that parents and kids alike found off-putting. Common Sense Media rates it 17+, and kid reviewers say it's 'so raunchy it's not even worth watching.' That 2.1 out of 5 on Letterboxd is brutal.

Even if you're okay with mature content for your older teen, the movie just isn't entertaining enough to justify sitting through it. The 5.4 IMDb rating and 54% audience score tell the real story: it's forgettable, formulaic, and fails to be either funny or insightful about teen sexuality. There are better coming-of-age movies that handle these themes with more humor, heart, and intelligence.

Skip it. Your teen won't be missing anything, and you won't have to sit through an awkward 90 minutes wondering why you pressed play.

Age Fit

Common Sense Media rates this 17+, and that's about right. This is technically a teen movie, but it's aimed at older high schoolers who can handle explicit sexual content. Even then, the poor reviews suggest most people—teens included—will find it more cringey than entertaining.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

38

The movie centers on a teen preparing for her first sexual experience through research and practice, which frames sex as a performance to be perfected rather than an emotionally intimate act. While it eventually lands on a message about overcoming fears and being yourself, the journey there involves considerable raunchy humor and objectification. The perfectionist angle is relatable, but the execution leans heavily into awkward sexual situations rather than emotional maturity.

Imaginative

32

This is a paint-by-numbers teen sex comedy with a mild STEM twist (the protagonist approaches sex like a science experiment). The premise of treating intimacy as a research project has some creative potential, but reviews suggest it doesn't do much with it beyond surface-level jokes. The 58% critic score and 2.1/5 Letterboxd rating signal that even within its genre, it's forgettable and formulaic. No real originality or creative spark.

Safe

15

Common Sense Media rates this 17+, and parent reviews describe it as 'exploding with sex and language' and 'so raunchy with all the sex that it is not even worth watching.' IMDb lists moderate profanity and mild sexual content, but the CSM description and kid reviews make clear this is heavy on sexual situations, discussions, and innuendo throughout. This is absolutely not something you'd want a younger kid stumbling into, and the sexual content is the entire premise, not a surprise element.

Enriching

28

There's allegedly a message about authenticity and not letting perfectionism control your life, but it's buried under layers of raunchy comedy. One parent reviewer calls it 'clever, fun, and heartwarming' with a good message, but the 5.4 IMDb and 54% audience score suggest most viewers found it neither enriching nor particularly entertaining. The sex-as-science-experiment angle could spark conversations about emotional readiness vs. physical mechanics, but the execution seems to prioritize cheap laughs over genuine insight.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Addresses teen anxiety about first sexual experiences, which is a real concern for high schoolers
Eventually lands on a message about authenticity over perfectionism
Features a female protagonist interested in STEM, even if she applies it weirdly
Could spark conversations about emotional readiness vs. physical mechanics in relationships

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What to Watch For

Pervasive sexual content, discussions, and situations throughout - this is the entire premise
Moderate language and some substance use
Frames sex as something to master through research rather than an emotionally intimate experience
Kid reviewers on Common Sense Media say it's 'so raunchy' it's not worth watching
The 5.4 IMDb rating tells you what you need to know about quality

Conversation Starters

"The main character treats sex like a test to study for. What do you think gets lost when you approach intimacy that way?"
"Why do you think teens feel so much pressure to be 'perfect' at things they've never done before?"
"What's the difference between being physically ready for something and being emotionally ready?"

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