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Easy A

2010

Olive, an average high school student, sees her below-the-radar existence turn around overnight once she decides to use the school's gossip grapevine to advance her social standing. Now her classmates are turning against her and the school board is becoming concerned, including her favorite teacher and the distracted guidance counselor. With the support of her hilariously idiosyncratic parents and a little help from a long-time crush, Olive attempts to take on her notorious new identity and crush the rumor mill once and for all.

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Strongest cautions

  • Sexual content & nudity4/5
  • Religious themes3/5
  • Romance3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Olive accepts gift cards from boys in exchange for letting them claim sexual encounters; commercial brands are not central.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent use of mild profanity and suggestive slang.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

A gay student and anti-gay bullying are meaningful parts of the story, though LGBTQIA themes are not the central focus.

Religious themes3/5
Why this rating?

A devout Christian student and church youth group significantly shape the conflict and moral judgment of Olive.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Romance and reputation are central, including crushes, dating, a pretend relationship, kissing, and Olive's connection with Todd.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Not a scary movie.

Sexual content & nudity4/5
Why this rating?

Sexual topics drive the plot: virginity rumors, simulated sex, sex-for-reputation claims, an attempted sexual bribe, STI discussion, and an adult-student affair.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Teen party scenes feature alcohol consumption.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Includes minor verbal altercations and social harassment, but no physical fighting.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Olive faces public shame and harassment, protects Brandon, exposes the truth, and takes responsibility despite serious social consequences.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Olive uses theatrical performance, costume, humor, literature, and a webcast to reclaim her story and solve a social problem.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features diverse characters in various roles, particularly regarding sexual orientation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The film engages with The Scarlet Letter and literary interpretation while offering social-emotional lessons about rumors and identity.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Support from Olive's parents, Brandon, Todd, and eventual reconciliation show empathy, loyalty, apology, and care amid substantial cruelty.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The film strongly addresses honesty, rumor, consent, reputation, hypocrisy, bullying, accountability, and resisting unfair social judgment.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Olive lies and manipulates her reputation but ultimately accepts responsibility and tells the truth; adults also display serious ethical failures.

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  3. Which choice in Easy A would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Easy A, and what caused that change?
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