Raising People We Meet on Vacation parents guide: what parents should know
People We Meet on Vacation parents guide: the Netflix film is rated PG-13 in the US "for sexual content, drug use, nudity and brief strong language," per the MPA. The UK's BBFC rated it 12 for sex, sex references, language and drug misuse. We couldn't find it in Germany's FSK database. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 13 and up.
People We Meet on Vacation at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG-13; BBFC: 12 - –Violence in rating descriptors
No violence descriptor in MPA or BBFC advice - –Scary content in rating descriptors
No threat descriptor in MPA or BBFC advice - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
BBFC: language (MPA: brief, not counted) - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
MPA: sexual content, drug use, nudity - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 12
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Netflix romantic comedy (2026) about two friends who share a summer trip each year source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | PG-13 (parents strongly cautioned; some material may be inappropriate for children under 13) — "for sexual content, drug use, nudity and brief strong language" (Netflix) source |
| UK (BBFC) | 12 (suitable for 12 and over) — sex, sex references, language, drug misuse source |
| Germany (FSK) | We couldn't find this film in the FSK database source |
| Common Sense Media | 13+ — kissing and sex (no intimate parts shown); drinking; a joint |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What People We Meet on Vacation is about
Poppy is a free spirit and Alex loves a plan; after years of summer trips together, the two friends wonder if they could be a romantic match, per the BBFC synopsis. Common Sense Media says it's based on a book and stars Emily Bader and Tom Blyth. Brett Haley directed, and Netflix is the distributor named by the MPA.
People We Meet on Vacation parents guide: what's in it
Short answer: PG-13 in the US and 12 in the UK.
- US (MPA): PG-13, sexual content, drug use, nudity, brief strong language.
- UK (BBFC): 12, sex, sex references, language, drug misuse.
Common Sense Media lists flirting, kissing and sex scenes with no intimate parts shown, skinny-dipping with bare bottoms, and talk about sex and condoms. Young adults drink and get drunk and smoke a joint. Language includes rare "f--k" and "s--t." It also notes a grandmother's death.
What age is People We Meet on Vacation for?
Short answer: The MPA rates it PG-13, and Common Sense Media lists it for 13+.
Common Sense Media says the film is milder than the book it's based on.
The habit kids may copy: not saying it
Poppy and Alex spend years not saying how they really feel.
Try tonight: name it
At bedtime, ask about one moment from the day: "How did you feel when that happened? Happy, sad, mad, or something else?" Share one feeling of your own too. In our program, this is the lesson "Weather Inside": naming what you feel.
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FAQ
What is People We Meet on Vacation rated?
PG-13 in the US for sexual content, drug use, nudity and brief strong language. It's 12 in the UK.
Is People We Meet on Vacation on Netflix?
Yes. The MPA lists Netflix, Inc. as the distributor, and the BBFC lists Netflix too.
Are there sex scenes in People We Meet on Vacation?
Common Sense Media lists sex scenes with no intimate parts shown, plus kissing and skinny-dipping.
What age is People We Meet on Vacation for?
The MPA rates it PG-13, and Common Sense Media lists it for 13+.
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