Three Men and a Baby
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Coasts on the charisma of its three stars.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 12–13
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Three Men and a Baby was written by M. Faust
Parents need to know that, despite its light premise, this film is rife with adult material and themes. The movie opens with a montage of women arriving at and leaving the bachelor pad shared by the three main characters, with the clear implication that they're not there to deliver cookies. The bachelors sleep around. The baby (abandoned by its mother) was the product of one such fling. In relation to a heroin smuggling subplot, some violence regarding a drug dealer is discussed but not seen. It is implied that the heroes and baby are in danger. The entire premise of the movie rests on the assumption that women are somehow natural parents while men must learn.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about this movie's premise. Do you think it is correct -- men must learn to parent and women are born knowing how? Did you question that assumption while watching the film? How do such assumptions and premises affect viewers' perceptions? Do you think this filmmaker meant to influence how viewers see parenting? Or was it simply a convenient plot device? Is it okay to use stereotypes or false assumptions to drive a movie's comedic action?
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What’s the Story?
Is It Any Good?
Parents will enjoy watching these three self-confident guys crumble when faced with the demands of childcare, and kids will laugh at their unsuccessful attempts to keep a clean diaper on baby Mary, but there are too few such moments spread out over the course of the film. Surprisingly, the sequel Three Men and a Little Lady is a bit better.
Movie Details
Run time: 102 minutes
Theatrical release: 11/25/1987, DVD release: 04/02/2002
MPAA Rating: PG for parental guidance suggested.

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