Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that the premise of Tommy and the Cool Mule involves parental loss. The main character, a teenage boy, has lost his father in military combat. His death is not shown in the film but is referred to and reflected on, and the loss of his income drives many of the family's choices. The film also features budding romance between teenagers and adults, and isn't afraid of a flatulence gag or four. There's also some name-calling and mischief-related injuries.

Sexual Content

A man and woman briefly kiss and embrace. A teenage boy and girl kiss.

Violence

There are some mischief-related and slapstick injuries. In one scene, a woman slams a door in a man's face, hitting his head. In another, a game of paintball knocks loose a two by four in an old barn that slams down on a teenager's head.

Language

There's no profanity, but plenty of clever teenage insults of the "punk," "bottomfeeder," "slug," and "lizard face" variety.

Social Behavior

Tommy and the Cool Mule offers positive messages about doing one's duty, and that money does not make the person.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Two women sip margaritas at a pool party.