Not Suitable for Children

Jonah (Kwanten) is a care-free, charismatic guy.  He and his best friends / roommates Gus (Corr) and Stevie (Snook) are trying to throw epic parties every week at their home.  Their dreams change when Jonah learns that he has testicular cancer.  The doctors feel he will make a full recovery, but the treatment will mean that he can never have children.

He becomes obsessed with having a baby and starts approaching all of his ex girlfriends.  When that doesn't work he looks into other options, without success.  As his surgery approaches, can he find a woman to have a baby with him?


I discovered this film on Netflix.  I had never heard of it... but it was suggested for me so I decided to give it a try.  The film is an Australian romantic comedy (it's not rated, but be advised it features strong language and nudity).  The most recognizable name in the cast is Ryan Kwanten, who starred on HBO's True Blood and has made several American films.  Kwanten is a charismatic lead and should have a great career in movies.  However it is Sarah Snook that steals the show.  Snook is an Australian actress who is best known for the telemovie Sisters of War.  She hasn't appeared in many films and TV shows, but hopefully that will change soon.  Ryan Corr is hilarious as Gus.  Corr is also an Australian actor.  He is best known for his role on Australian TV Packed to the Rafters and has had minor roles in movies.  Corr gets to utter the final lines in the film.

The premise feels original and the script is decent.  The film was nominated for 4 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards (Leading Actress, Supporting Actor, Screenplay, and Original Music Score) and won Best Original Music Score.  Sarah Snook and Ryan Corr won Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards for their performances.  It was an enjoyable film, with great performances... unfortunately this film probably won't reach a bigger audience.  I enjoyed it, but it won't appeal to everyone.

Not Suitable for Children (2012) 97 minutes
Director: Peter Templeman
Starring: Ryan Kwanten as Jonah
Sarah Snook as Stevie
Ryan Corr as Gus
Bojana Novakovic as Ava
Belinda Bromilow as Claire