Question 1

What age is The Pest appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Pest (1997) best from about age 13. Pestario "Pest" Vargas, a quick-witted con artist, owes money to mobsters and is forced into a deadly game. He becomes the prey on a remote island, hunted by a racist executive. If he can survive, he gets $50,000 to clear his debt.

Question 2

What is The Pest rated?

Accepted Answer

The Pest (1997) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Pest?

Accepted Answer

Challenging themes of racism; Cartoonish violence with real stakes; Some crude humor and language. Violence is notable, language is moderate, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Pest?

Accepted Answer

Quick thinking under pressure; Resourcefulness; Valuing friendship.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Pest?

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes and prejudice; Consequences of debt and risky choices; The importance of standing up for oneself.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Pest?

Accepted Answer

The Pest (1997) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, CosmoGo. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

The Pest

The Pest

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