Unpregnant – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Unpregnant

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movie2020

38%

WISE Score

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A teen road-trip dramedy about abortion access that critics loved (92%) but audiences absolutely hated (16%). That gap tells you everything.

92%

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Unpregnant

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PG-13, 2020

38%

WISE Score

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A teen road-trip dramedy about abortion access that critics loved (92%) but audiences absolutely hated (16%). That gap tells you everything.

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Screenwise Verdict

Here's the thing: critics gave this 92%, audiences gave it 16%. That 76-point chasm is one of the biggest you'll ever see, and it tells you this is more of a 'should be important' movie than a 'want to watch' movie.

The film tackles teen pregnancy and abortion access with good intentions, centering friendship and autonomy. But the execution apparently felt preachy, heavy-handed, or just not enjoyable for the vast majority of actual viewers. Even teens who align with the film's politics may find it more lecture than story.

If you have a 16+ teen who's specifically interested in reproductive rights issues and can handle emotionally intense content, this could spark valuable conversations. But let's be real: most teens would rather watch literally anything else, and forcing this as 'educational' will backfire. The WISE score reflects that reality—it's not unsafe or terrible, but it's also not something most families will actually want to sit through together.

Age Fit

Best for older teens (16+) who can handle mature themes around reproductive healthcare and have the emotional bandwidth for heavy subject matter. Younger teens will likely find it uncomfortable or confusing, and the 16% audience score suggests most viewers—regardless of age—just didn't enjoy watching it.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

The film handles a sensitive teen pregnancy topic with a road-trip buddy framework that emphasizes friendship and support. However, the core premise involves navigating abortion access across state lines, which inherently involves stress, secrecy, and family conflict. The tone aims for dark comedy-drama rather than pure wholesomeness. Models friendship and autonomy, but the emotional weight and family tension lower the wholesome score.

Imaginative

A fairly straightforward road-trip narrative without particularly innovative storytelling. The premise is issue-driven rather than imaginatively exploratory. While it attempts to blend comedy with drama, reviews suggest it follows predictable beats. The 92% critic score vs 16% audience score gap indicates critics appreciated the attempt, but general viewers found it uninspired. Not particularly creative or curiosity-sparking beyond its political messaging.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it 13+, but the subject matter—teen pregnancy, abortion, navigating healthcare restrictions—is inherently mature and potentially triggering. While likely no graphic content, the emotional stakes involve family conflict, secrecy, and reproductive healthcare decisions that require maturity to process. The 16% audience score suggests many viewers found it uncomfortable or off-putting. This isn't content that would be appropriate for a young child to stumble upon unexpectedly.

Enriching

Tackles real-world issues around reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, healthcare access, and friendship under pressure. Can spark important conversations about personal choice, state laws, and supporting friends through difficult situations. The 92% critic score suggests thoughtful handling of serious themes. However, the 16% audience score and the heavy political framing may limit its broader enrichment value—it's more issue-advocacy than universally insightful storytelling.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Tackles reproductive rights and bodily autonomy head-on, which could spark meaningful family conversations for older teens
Centers female friendship and support during a crisis—shows what it means to show up for someone
Critics praised it (92% RT), suggesting it handles a difficult topic with some care and intention
Could help teens understand the real-world complexity of healthcare access across state lines

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What to Watch For

That 16% audience score isn't a typo—many viewers found it preachy, heavy-handed, or just not enjoyable to watch
The entire premise is emotionally intense: teen pregnancy, family secrets, cross-state travel for abortion—this isn't light viewing
Younger teens (even at the 13+ CSM recommendation) may not have the emotional maturity or context to process this well
The political messaging is front-and-center, which may feel more like an issue film than entertainment

Conversation Starters

"What would you do if a friend came to you with a problem this big? How would you want to help?"
"Why do you think the main character felt she couldn't tell her parents? What makes it hard to talk to adults about serious stuff?"
"The movie shows how laws are different in different states—did you know healthcare access can vary that much?"
"Do you think the friendship in this movie felt realistic? Would you go on a road trip like that for a friend?"

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