Parents need to know that Love, Simon is a dramedy based on the YA novel. It focuses on a high school senior () who finds the confidence to come out after corresponding with an anonymous friend online.
It's not as edgy as many teen movies, but there's still some iffy stuff. Two homophobic teens tease and prank Simon and another gay student, calling them 'f-g,' 'fruity,' and 'she.' And in the school cafeteria, they climb on a table and mime anal sex. Administrators and fellow students alike condemn the display and support Simon and the other student, ultimately cheering when two gay students kiss (there's other kissing, too).
Teens drink beer and play drinking games at a party; one comes home drunk, and his parents decide not to do anything because he didn't drive drunk and came home by curfew. One joke refers to huffing paint, others to masturbation, 'H.J.s,' and Grindr. But overall, sex is referred to in not-very-graphic terms. A boy blackmails Simon to get time with Simon's cute female friend, and Simon goes along with it; he later atones, but the friend rightfully feels exploited. Language includes one use of 'f--k,' plus 'dumbass,' 's--t,' 'goddamn,' and 'a--hole.' All of this said, the movie is positive and affirming, with messages of courage, integrity, and empathy. Characters are accepting of all of their friends' and family members' traits, including being gay, and are loving and supportive.