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Beyond Scared Straight (2011)

Parents guide

Beyond Scared Straight

Content rating

  • Sex & Nudity:
    Mild
  • Violence & Gore:
    Severe
  • Profanity:
    Severe
  • Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking:
    Severe
  • Frightening & Intense Scenes:
    Moderate

Sex & Nudity

Mild
4 of 14 found this mild
Some young girls wear somewhat revealing outfits.
Promiscuity and the loss of virginity is discussed. Same-sex encounters and inappropriate sexual behaviors are also mentioned.

Violence & Gore

Severe
5 of 10 found this severe
In one episode, an inmate punches another inmate against a plastic/fiberglass window. Some blood.
The troubled teens have committed violent acts ranging from fighting to making terrorist threats. Inmates and the police scream, yell, and threaten teens to purposely scare them. A large number of inmates are serving extensive sentences for violent crimes; some show bloody pictures of their victims. Rape is sometimes discussed.

Profanity

Severe
6 of 11 found this severe
Moderate profanity.
Moderate in a lot of episodes.
a lot of frequent strong swear words are used by police, inmates and teens including sexual references. Most of the profanity is bleeped out though.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

Severe
6 of 12 found this severe
Underage drinking is visible. Some of the teens use and/or sell drugs, like marijuana. Many of the inmates are in prison for drug-related crimes.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

Moderate
4 of 13 found this moderate
Some of the parents/inmates can act pretty twisted.
Some very upsetting/anger-inducing scenes.
Could be eligible for TV-MA.
Frequent/Intense Horror/Fear themes.
The adult inmates about to hurt the kids may be terrifying to watch.
Severe in a lot of episodes.
This show exhibits that prison is not really the punishments your mother gave you as a child.
Severe for neurodivergent viewers.
Watch with caution.
One of the most inappropriate tv shows ever.

Certifications

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  • Australia
    • M
  • Canada
    • 18+
  • France
    • 18
  • Indonesia
    • D21+self-applied
  • United Kingdom
    • 18
  • United States
    • TV-14
    • TV-MATV rating

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