The Sleepover: A Parents' Guide to the Netflix Movie
Netflix's The Sleepover Is a Must-See Movie For Kids; Here's What Parents Should Know
Watch out! This post contains spoilers.
When cueing up a movie with the family, it's often hard to find a title that appeals to everyone. Some films might be too violent for little ones and others may be geared to a younger set that will have big kids' eyes rolling as soon as you press play. Fortunately, The Sleepover — which was released on Netflix on Aug. 21 — doesn't have those issues.
The action flick follows two siblings, Clancy (played by Sadie Stanley) and Kevin (Maxwell Simkins), who are forced to rescue their mom after realising that she's a former thief who's been in the witness protection program. Once she's forced to pull one last job by the bad guys, Kevin and Clancy grab some of their closest friends to go on a wild adventure.
With a PG rating, it's safe to say The Sleepover is quintessentially kid-friendly. And parents, thanks to hilarious performances by Malin Akerman and Ken Marino, rest assured you'll be laughing along, too. Ahead, find some of the biggest elements parents should be aware of before watching this incredibly entertaining flick.
1. There are some high-energy fight scenes.
2. The Sleepover shows the perils of social media.
3. The kids catch their mom in a lie.
The premise of The Sleepover revolves around Margot's past as a criminal. Throughout the movie, viewers see Margot telling her kids that she spent her childhood in the library. She's also a strict parent in the sense that she won't allow her teenage daughter, Clancy, to have a cell phone.
Upon learning the truth about their mother, Clancy and Kevin become concerned and confused about their mom's past. Although most viewers probably haven't been caught up in a serious criminal enterprise, don't be surprised if your kiddos ask if you've ever done anything bad before!
4. There's a supergross puke scene.
5. The movie shows that kids can band together to accomplish goals.
