Movie Knight
EDtv
Teens

EDtv

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1999 · 123 min

EDtv

Ed, an ordinary video store clerk, agrees to have his entire life filmed for a reality TV show. While initially exciting, the constant public scrutiny and loss of privacy begin to take a toll on him and his relationships, forcing him to decide what truly matters.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

2/10

Language

Moderate

4/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

4/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Some suggestive humor and brief partial nudity
  • Characters drink alcohol and discuss smoking
  • Language includes some mild swearing

Models well

  • The value of privacy
  • Authenticity over fame
  • Navigating media influence
  • The importance of family and relationships

Talk about it after

  • What it means to live in the public eye
  • The impact of media on personal lives
  • Finding balance between public and private
  • Defining personal boundaries
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Cast & crew

EDtv (1999) ORIGINAL TRAILER