Teens
The Jayne Mansfield Story
Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1980 · 100 min
TeensBest from age 13 · PG-13 · 1980 · 100 min · Drama · TV Movie
The Jayne Mansfield Story
This TV movie chronicles the life of 1950s Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield, from her ambitious rise to fame as a blonde bombshell to her tragic early death. It explores the pressures of celebrity, her personal relationships, and her constant quest for publicity in the cutthroat movie business.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Mild2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate4/10
Romance & sensuality
Moderate5/10
Scary moments
Moderate3/10
Heads up
- Depicts a tragic car accident
- Includes themes of marital infidelity
- Some suggestive costuming and behavior
Models well
- Ambition and pursuit of dreams
- Resilience in the face of judgment
Talk about it after
- The true cost of fame and public image
- Media representation and objectification
- Balancing personal life with a demanding career
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Cast & crew
Loni Anderson "The Jayne Mansfield Story"
The Jayne Mansfield Story April 1982 CBS Movie Promo