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White Chicks Movie PG-13 2004 100 minutes

• Common Sense Says
• Parents Say 24 Reviews
• Kids Say 70 Reviews

Common Sense Media Review

By Nell Minow , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 15+

Predictable farce isn't very funny; language, innuendo.

Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that White Chicks is a buddy cop comedy written and directed by Keenan Ivory Wayans. Because the central plot involves two Black men disguised as White women, much of the movie's humor is based in race, including innuendo, Black-versus-White stereotyping, and slurs (including the "N" word, used by both Black and…

Why Age 15+? Language

Constant, very strong language includes "bitch fit," "ass," "balls" "coke whore,

Products & Purchases

References to Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton luggage, Midol, Perrier, Kool-Aid

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

People drink at a party in a club. Two characters drown their sorrows with beer.

Sex, Romance & Nudity

Frequent sexual innuendo (including phrases like "cushion for the pushing" or "I

Violence & Scariness

Cartoon-style violence with no injuries or deaths includes fistfights and two sh

Any Positive Content? Positive Messages

The message here seems to be that people are so stupid that they'll fall for any

Positive Role Models

Conceived as a parody, the filmmakers have taken stereotyping to new heights. Wi

Diverse Representations Flagged for concern

While the main characters are African American men, the movie reaffirms every st

• Parents Need to Know

  Parents need to know that White Chicks is a buddy cop comedy written and directed by Keenan Ivory Wayans. Because the central plot involves two Black men disguised as White women, much of the movie's humor is based in race, including innuendo, Black-versus-White stereotyping, and slurs (including the "N" word, used by both Black and non-Black characters). There's also tons of coarse, raunchy language ("s--t," "ass," "bitch," "Christ" as an exclamation, and more), with many references to genitalia, breasts, sexual promiscuity, and sexual acts ("nut punches," "putting heads through tight fits," and sniffing women's panties, to name a few). Women are depicted as vapid sexual objects, with the size of their bodies under constant scrutiny. Farts and toilet humor account for many of the plot turns and much of the intended comedy in the movie. Violence includes cartoon-style gunfights with minimal injury. People drink, a pill for sexual arousal is dropped in someone's drink when they aren't looking, and characters smoke cigarettes and a cigar. Note: Both unrated and PG-13 versions of the movie are available; this review is of the unrated version.

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• Language

  a lot

  Constant, very strong language includes "bitch fit," "ass," "balls" "coke whore," "vagina," "booty call," "s--t," "go down on," "genital herpes," and many, many more. Racial slurs, including the "N" word, are used often, by both Black and non-Black characters. "Christ" is used as an exclamation.

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• Products & Purchases

  some

  References to Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton luggage, Midol, Perrier, Kool-Aid, Bella Ristorante; a convenience store features M&M's, Nestea, a Sprite sign, Pringles, Coca-Cola, Snapple, Ruffles, the Lottery, Budweiser, and Michelob.

• Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

  some

  People drink at a party in a club. Two characters drown their sorrows with beer. A pill for sexual arousal is used to move the plot, and another is dropped in a character's drink when they aren't looking. A minor character smokes a cigar; others smoke cigarettes.

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• Sex, Romance & Nudity

  some

  Frequent sexual innuendo (including phrases like "cushion for the pushing" or "I don't bite, unless you ask me to"), sexy dancing and leering, raunchy attempts at humor (licking, sniffing panties, and more). Women and girls appear in tight, clingy, revealing attire throughout. Many shots of plastic body parts (which are groped), including breasts, and one extended scene is devoted to a group of women experimenting with a rubber penis. Characters kiss passionately. Two male characters wake up in bed shirtless. A character pulls the clothes off others in public, revealing their underwear and (off camera) body parts. Characters play a sexual "'would you rather" game using celebrities they deem less than desirable.

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• Violence & Scariness

  a little

  Cartoon-style violence with no injuries or deaths includes fistfights and two shoot-outs with guns. A dog is in danger as it dangles from a car window, and there's a dog attack and a final brawl. Characters fall offstage while walking a catwalk; others punch each other in the groin. A character has drugs put in their drink, played for humor.

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• Positive Messages

  very little

  The message here seems to be that people are so stupid that they'll fall for anything. Women are shallow, empty-headed, and self-involved; men are only slightly better. Even the most ridiculous plan can unwittingly succeed if the motivation is pure. One flimsy attempt is made to teach a woman to stand up for herself when a man manipulates her.

• Positive Role Models

  very little

  Conceived as a parody, the filmmakers have taken stereotyping to new heights. With the exception of one journalist, who's only mildly ignorant, women are portrayed as overwrought, jealous, sexually manipulated, incredibly stupid victims. A male athlete is depicted as arrogant, ignorant, aggressive, a sexual predator. The FBI agents are all buffoons. The two heroes have admirable motives but very limited brain power.

• Diverse Representations

  Flagged for concern

  While the main characters are African American men, the movie reaffirms every stereotype possible, from unintelligent blonde women and drug-dealing Colombians to sex-driven Black men and violent Black women; no one is exempt. In one scene, use of the "N" word is encouraged among Black and White passengers in a car. Female characters are basically only defined by their ability to gain men's attention. Body shaming occurs both through self-reflection and comments on others' bodies. Trans viewers especially may be very upset by the "men becoming women" plot being played for humor.

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• Parents Say (24)
• Kids Say (70)

age 12+

Based on 24 parent reviews

Parents say this movie is a comedic classic that resonates well with older children and teens, offering a mix of humor that ranges from silly to inappropriate. While some find it hilarious and recommend it for ages 13 and up, others express concern over its language and suggestive themes, indicating that parental discretion is advised.

• funny for teens
• questionable content
• classic comedy
• parental discretion
• humor for older kids

Summarized with AI

See all 24 parent reviews age 13+

Based on 70 kid reviews

Kids say this film is hilarious and packed with memorable jokes, though opinions vary on its appropriateness for younger audiences due to some sexual innuendo and racial humor. Many recommend it for teens and above, emphasizing that parental guidance is crucial to clarify the jokes, while others warn it might not be suitable for children under 13 due to its mature content.

• hilarious
• parental guidance
• age appropriate
• sexual innuendo
• racial humor
• mixed reviews

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What's the Story?

In WHITE CHICKS, FBI agents Kevin (Shawn Wayans) and Marcus Copeland (Marlon Wayans) bungle a drug bust and get assigned to protect the Wilson sisters, the wealthy heirs to a fashion empire, from a kidnapper. The sisters are heading to the Hamptons, where they hope to be photographed for a magazine cover. But a minor car accident on the way leaves them with scratches on their faces, and they refuse to be seen that way. So the Copelands call in the FBI's crackerjack undercover makeup team to transform them into the Wilsons. Despite the fact that they're taller than the Wilsons and the latex masks applied to their faces make them look like victims of Botox overkill, no one in the Hamptons seems to notice anything significantly different about "the girls." When a real crime is revealed, "the Wilsons" must try to get to the bottom of it before they're exposed for who they really are.

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Is It Any Good?

Our review: Parents say (24 ): Kids say (70 ):

Appealing performers and a couple of funny moments don't make up for a lazy, generic script in this predictable farce. White Chicks borrows characters and plots from many other movies. And it doesn't pay attention to its own plot—sloppy inconsistencies like the ones here become a distraction that interferes with viewers' ability to enjoy even the jokes that work.

Gender- and race-switching can be funny, but the situations and jokes in White Chicks do very little to build on that energy and sometimes actually get in the way. There are predictable culture clashes and predictable life lessons as the Copelands develop more empathy for women and encourage the society girls to have more self-respect. But these lessons are delivered with no more enthusiasm or sincerity than the jokes.

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Talk to Your Kids About ...

• Families can talk about what Kevin and Marcus learn from pretending to be White women in White Chicks. Why was it so hard for Karen, Lisa, and Gina to feel good about themselves and their relationships?

• Families can also talk about stereotypes and humor. Did this movie do a good job of making fun of people who stereotype, or did it perpetuate stereotypes? Or a little of both?

• There's lots of sexual humor in this movie. Was any of it funny, or was it just raunchy? Or a little of both?

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Movie Details

• In theaters : June 25, 2004
• On DVD or streaming : October 26, 2004
• Cast : Marlon Wayans , Shawn Wayans , Jaime King
• Director : Keenen Ivory Wayans
• Inclusion Information : Black Movie Director(s) , Black Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Actor(s)
• Studio : Columbia Tristar
• Genre : Comedy
• Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings )
• Run time : 100 minutes
• MPAA rating : PG-13
• MPAA explanation : crude and sexual humor, language and some drug content
• Last updated : December 11, 2025

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