Boogie Nights Parents Guide: Is It Appropriate For Kids?
Boogie Nights is a 1997 American epic drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Set in the San Fernando Valley in the 1970s and 1980s, the film follows the life and career of Dirk Diggler, a young man who becomes a successful adult film star. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, John C. Reilly, Heather Graham, Don Cheadle, Ricky Jay, Luis Guzman, William H. Macy, Alfred Molina, and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
The film received critical acclaim, with many critics praising Anderson's direction, the performances of the cast, and the screenplay. It was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Reynolds, and Best Original Screenplay. Boogie Nights was also a commercial success, grossing over $43 million worldwide against a production budget of $15 million.
However, Boogie Nights is not without its controversy. The film's graphic sexual content and drug use have led to it being banned in some countries. In the United States, the film was rated NC-17 by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), which means that no one under the age of 17 is allowed to see it without a parent or guardian.