Parental guidance is very unwanted for these... For this list, we’ll be looking at the most awkward films to choose for a family movie night.
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00:05Welcome to MissMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 20 movies you shouldn't
00:09watch with your parents.
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00:15For this list, we'll be looking at the most awkward films to choose for a family movie
00:21night.
00:22Did we forget a title you'd sooner kiss a skunk than watch with your parents?
00:25Let us know in the comments below.
00:2920.
00:30Eyes Wide Shut
00:31In his final project, filmmaker Stanley Kubrick took viewers into an underground society for
00:36Eyes Wide Shut.
00:38Tom Cruise ends up traveling around New York City in search of a good time.
00:43Where exactly are we going?
00:47Exactly.
00:48Where the rainbow ends.
00:54Even if your family members love the cast, they might easily be offended by the content
00:59of this erotic drama known for its divisive nature.
01:03Cruise's character sneaks his way into an elite party full of naked people in masks.
01:08Before his controversial scene even happens, there's plenty of cause for alarm with make-out
01:13sessions and lurid conversations.
01:17It's guaranteed to embarrass you and your parents equally if you ever watch it together.
01:22What do you think those people were?
01:25Those were not just ordinary people there.
01:2719.
01:28Sausage Party
01:29Sausage Party is an animated film for adults only.
01:33The movie has much more in common with National Lampoon than it does with Pixar, setting the
01:37stage for one crazy R-rated adventure.
01:40Honestly, guys, who in this package would ever let Carl get up in them?
01:45The all-star cast becomes food items that discover the truth about leaving the grocery
01:50store shelf.
01:51Full of foul-mouthed characters, the story allows the cartoons to function much like
01:55humans in a stoner comedy.
01:58The fact that it's all happening in a stylized world doesn't make it any less explicit.
02:02In some cases, this leads to much more vivid depictions, such as a climactic sex scene
02:08that just can't be unseen.
02:11Trust us, animation does not guarantee a pass for Family Movie Night.
02:1618.
02:22Gone Girl
02:23Gone Girl is all about confronting the complexities of marriage, gender roles, and the male gaze.
02:39Regardless of how well your parents are doing in their courtship, or how liberal they are,
02:43it's probably best not to turn this movie on with them.
02:46The plot follows Amy Dunn as she plans her disappearance and the incrimination of her
02:51husband.
02:52Her scheme involves several criminal activities, inspired by her partner's infidelity, and
02:58a lot of blood.
03:00Director David Fincher lets all of these scenes play out in their R-rated glory, and certainly
03:05doesn't shy away from provocativeness, either.
03:1817.
03:21South Park
03:22Bigger, longer, and uncut.
03:25When they finally got a chance to expand their TV show to movie theaters, the creators of
03:29South Park didn't hold back.
03:39Full of musical numbers, this cartoon might fool you into thinking it's just a simple
03:43and irreverent comedy.
03:45Writers Trey Parker and Matt Stone let this plot about a war with Canada run wild.
03:50As adult-orientated as their program is, this film takes more chances that involve lots
03:56of additional swearing, obscene references, and even appearances by assorted characters
04:02like Satan.
04:03Those who don't really love the show should probably steer clear of this cinematic adaptation.
04:1116.
04:15Last Tango in Paris
04:17You know when you have to fake getting a glass of water so that you have a reason to not
04:21be in the room with your parents during the sex scene of a movie?
04:24You may as well just stay in the kitchen for this one.
04:32A simple synopsis of this film might not do justice to its more explicit scenes.
04:37Through a quick Google search, however, you'll learn about its erotic content and larger
04:42controversies.
04:43Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider are strangers that have an affair in Paris.
04:48The plot goes to much darker places as their relationship comes into question, including
04:52one scene that Schneider felt extremely uncomfortable doing.
04:5915.
05:03Blue Velvet
05:04After finding an ear, yes, a human ear, a college student discovers that his North Carolina
05:10town is anything but idyllic.
05:21He puts himself in danger when he encounters a lounge singer crossing paths with her undesirable
05:27friends in the process.
05:28David Lynch's dark thriller purposefully digs into the seedy underbelly of American
05:34society.
05:35Among the film's highlights, Dennis Hopper plays the deranged gangster Frank Booth.
05:40His villainous performance steers the plot into violent territory as he does unspeakable
05:46things.
05:47But fleeing scenes of nudity and unsavory revelations only make this adventure tougher
05:52to watch with the whole family.
05:5514.
05:57Jackass Franchise
06:01Producing some of the grossest moments in film history, the Jackass Franchise really
06:08excels on the big screen.
06:13It definitely stretches the bounds of ratings boards with its anarchy and wild content.
06:18In between death-defying stunts, the group do all kinds of disgusting experiments involving
06:23bodily functions.
06:25This even includes nudity on the odd occasion.
06:27Nobody seems all that concerned about defiling their bodies at any point, and you're stronger
06:32than we are if you can watch it all without flinching away in horror.
06:36Seriously, is the cast okay?
06:38We're worried.
06:3913.
06:40Blonde
06:41Marilyn Monroe's life receives a fictional retelling in the drama Blonde.
06:57Featuring Ana de Armas as the titular bombshell, this film shows us Monroe's personal and
07:02professional abuse in her Hollywood career.
07:15She explores a relationship with two actors before complicated marriages bring other troubles
07:21into her life.
07:22The movie earned an NC-17 rating for good reason.
07:26Along with multiple scenes including nudity and sex, the film also sheds light on the
07:30darker side of the entertainment industry.
07:33An assault scene near the end of the narrative is especially disturbing, and another element
07:38that will likely make this a difficult watch for most audiences.
07:4812.
07:50The Wolf of Wall Street
07:52Never one to shy away from adult subject matter, Martin Scorsese is widely known for his epic
07:57films about crime.
07:59The Wolf of Wall Street follows the story of stockbroker Jordan Belfort's criminal activity.
08:16Extended sequences reveal the wild lifestyle of Belfort, showing endless partying and debauchery.
08:22He and his associates take drugs, hire sex workers, and run afoul of the SEC.
08:28While Leonardo DiCaprio's performance is stellar as usual, it also hammers home the self-destructive
08:34behavior of the central figure.
08:36Before it all comes crashing down on him, the anti-hero commits a multitude of illicit
08:41acts that are bound to shock the senses of strict parents.
08:5111.
08:54A Clockwork Orange
08:56In a harrowing vision of the future, a sadistic gang strikes fear into innocent people.
09:07Their leader, Alex DeLarge, leads them to commit a series of increasingly brutal crimes.
09:13Director Stanley Kubrick has these scenes playing out in a gruesome, graphic detail,
09:18and the remainder of the story includes a controversial rehabilitation for the main
09:22character.
09:23Nothing about this movie is light-hearted, even if some people consider it to be a dark
09:27comedy.
09:28With an X rating, it might be best to save this one for a watch party with friends or
09:33a night in where you're willing to forgo sleep.
09:3910.
09:42American Pie
09:43American Pie arguably reinstated the raunchy comedy as a box office juggernaut.
09:53Starring a cast of rising stars, this high school film tells the story of teenage friends
09:58trying to lose their virginity.
10:00Their various plans give way to several awkward and explicit scenes involving sex, and Jason
10:06Biggs famously gets too close to a pie in one of the movie's most infamous moments.
10:12There's also discussions between parents and kids about the birds and the bees, which
10:16will likely only create unwanted conversations at home.
10:20But even if you and all your family members are adults, this is still a no-go.
10:259.
10:26Requiem for a Dream
10:27Directed by Darren Aronofsky, Requiem for a Dream finds multiple characters in the
10:42throes of substance use disorder.
10:53In order to keep themselves supplied, they resort to doing things from a place of desperation,
10:58including sex work.
10:59This leads to harrowing scenes with Jennifer Connelly that are especially difficult to
11:04watch.
11:05Even excluding those moments, though, the movie confronts many heavy topics without
11:09sugarcoating anything for the viewer.
11:12There is no happy ending for anyone in this story, as they succumb to their problems,
11:16run into legal trouble, and find themselves lost in a limbo of uncertainty.
11:228.
11:23Borat
11:24Bringing his Kazakhstani journalist to the big screen, Sacha Baron Cohen revealed the
11:36inner demons of America.
11:38His character, Borat, ventures across the country to better understand its customs.
11:44In numerous scenes, the performer puts himself in situations that confront social taboos.
11:58The comedian's willingness to do anything for a laugh puts him in direct conflict with
12:02all sorts of people.
12:04He uses issues like race, religion, and sex to indirectly call out the worst impulses
12:09of ordinary citizens, leaving audiences gasping from his determination.
12:14There's also a naked wrestling match that is best seen without your guardian in the
12:19room.
12:237.
12:28Crash
12:29David Cronenberg's drama dives into a subculture of strange individuals, detailing their
12:34morbid obsession with cars.
12:46James Spader's lead character finds himself enthralled with a fellow crash victim, in
12:51a plot that only gets weirder with every passing moment.
12:55He also joins up with people who have a penchant for re-enacting famous accidents, like James
13:00Dean's death, and witnesses them relive the violence with painstaking detail.
13:06There are also multiple sex scenes taking place in automobiles.
13:11Cronenberg's vision of desperate citizens exploring their darkest fantasies could very
13:16well confuse and upset any uninitiated viewers, so if you're going to watch it with your parents
13:22Despite our warnings, just make sure you give them the preface beforehand.
13:296.
13:39Team America – World Police
13:41Trey Parker and Matt Stone are known for South Park, but they decided to tackle a different
13:46set of characters for Team America – World Police.
13:49This parody takes aim at the action genre and American foreign policy.
14:03Using puppets in place of real actors, this movie gets away with much more than they likely
14:08would have if actual humans had been employed in their place.
14:12The creative duo ensures that nobody is safe in this violent, subversive and explicit romp.
14:17One scene involves two team members in the throes of love, with little left to the imagination.
14:23This moment alone could turn movie nights into pandemonium.
14:295.
14:33The Human Centipede
14:35The taboo surrounding this horror experience continues to terrify audiences to this day.
14:46Crossing the line, and then some, The Human Centipede carries one of the darkest premises
14:51ever.
14:52We're not even going to get into it here.
14:54If you know, you know.
14:56Disgusting beyond description, the nightmarish plot takes viewers to disturbing places.
15:01You'll likely want to take a shower after witnessing the worst this movie has to offer.
15:07Even some horror fans will find it too unbearable to sit through, unless they're happy to
15:11see the main cast suffer through an unspeakably horrific fate.
15:16You'll get your choosing privileges revoked by suggesting this one, alright.
15:254.
15:26Basic Instinct
15:27This erotic thriller delves into an intriguing mystery about an author who could be a killer.
15:44Along the way, she becomes locked in a relationship with the man trying to figure her out.
15:49Sharon Stone plays the writer in question, and isn't afraid to embrace the sexuality
15:54of her character.
15:55With several explicit sex scenes, Basic Instinct doesn't shy away from showing much.
16:00There's also the interrogation sequence, which still gets talked about for Stone's famous
16:06leg cross.
16:07This is a story filled with murder and raunchiness, and we still haven't looked at ice picks the
16:13same since.
16:173.
16:20Boogie Nights
16:21Boogie Nights is both a fantastic ensemble, and quite possibly one of the best movies
16:26of the 90s.
16:27Having said that, the chief subject matter concerns the adult film industry.
16:39This doesn't exactly make it fun for the whole family.
16:42It's a genuine exploration of erotic material in the 70s and 80s that doesn't shy away from
16:48the gritty details.
16:49Not only is nudity frequent, there's also some underage depictions here.
16:54An all-star cast, raving reviews, and numerous accolades might make this a tempting choice,
17:00but it's best watch Sans Guardians present.
17:112.
17:15Bruno
17:16Sacha Baron Cohen's follow-up to Borat was bound to be even more outrageous than its
17:21predecessor, but the movie surprised even hardcore fans.
17:24Bruno allows for the comedian to once again take aim at American culture with a flamboyant
17:30style.
17:35Playing the Austrian journalist has clearly taught Cohen how to find the cringiest moments
17:40and milk them for all they're worth.
17:42His antics involve some awkward encounters with physics and members of the entertainment
17:48industry.
17:49The character's sexual orientation ends up becoming the main topic of the film, referenced
17:53in a variety of scenes with explicit acts.
17:56Nothing comes close to the chaotic finale that combines drunken violence with a surprise
18:02hook-up.
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18:25Fifty Shades of Grey
18:27E.L. James' book received a successful adaptation that delivered on its original promise.
18:33For those unaware, Fifty Shades of Grey explores the sadomasochistic relationship between a
18:39college student and a businessman.
18:50There's no escaping the fact that this plot is super-focused on giving fans of the text
18:56something to watch.
18:57This includes all kinds of acts that we won't describe for you here, not that we have to.
19:03The narrative, as well as its representation of BDSM, has been a wide topic of discussion
19:09ever since the movie's release.
19:11Not something you want to watch with a guardian around, that's for sure.
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