The Slumber Party (2023)

Released: 2023-07-27 Recommended age: 8+ IMDb 5.5
The Slumber Party

Movie details

  • Genres: Comedy, Family
  • Director: Veronica Rodriguez
  • Main cast: Darby Camp, Emmy Liu-Wang, Alex Cooper Cohen, Valentina Herrera, Dallas Liu
  • Country / region: United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2023-07-27

Story overview

A lighthearted family comedy about three girls who wake up after a sleepover with no memory of the previous night's events. The story follows best friends Megan and Paige, along with soon-to-be stepsister Veronica, as they piece together what happened during a hypnotism session gone wrong at Paige's birthday party. The film focuses on friendship dynamics, family relationships, and humorous misunderstandings as the girls retrace their steps.

Parent Guide

A harmless family comedy suitable for elementary school children and up. Contains mild comedic situations but no concerning content.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
None

No violence or physical peril. The 'danger' is purely comedic - the girls' concern about what they might have done while hypnotized.

Scary / disturbing
None

No scary or disturbing content. The memory loss premise is treated humorously rather than as a serious threat.

Language
None

No offensive language. Typical age-appropriate dialogue for a family film.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity. Characters are shown in pajamas appropriate for a sleepover setting.

Substance use
None

No substance use. The girls drink typical party beverages like soda and eat birthday cake.

Emotional intensity
Mild

Mild emotional moments related to friendship conflicts and family blending. The tone remains light and comedic throughout.

Parent tips

This TV-PG rated film is appropriate for most children ages 8 and up. The content is mild with no concerning elements. Parents might want to note that the premise involves memory loss and mild deception as the girls try to cover up their forgotten activities. The film presents positive messages about friendship, honesty, and accepting new family members.

Parent chat guide

After watching, discuss with your child: How did the girls work together to solve their memory problem? What did you think about the way they handled their mistakes? How did the relationship between the girls change throughout the movie? What does this film teach us about being honest with friends and family?

Parent follow-up questions

  • What was your favorite funny part?
  • Which character did you like best?
  • What would you do at a sleepover party?
  • Why do you think the girls were worried about what happened?
  • How did Veronica feel about becoming part of a new family?
  • What would you do if you forgot something important?
  • What strategies did the girls use to piece together their memories?
  • How did the film show the challenges of blending families?
  • What lessons about friendship did the characters learn?
  • How does the film portray adolescent friendship dynamics?
  • What commentary does the movie make about memory and identity?
  • How realistic were the characters' reactions to their situation?

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