Hearing all the catchphrases from this single film for years now in 1 hour and 45 mins is pretty cool, or at least for a movie buff teen like me. I probably would've eventually seen this even if it hadn't won Best Picture because of its iconic status. It was very good, but complicated and hard to follow at times. "Casablanca" didn't need a sex scene, but longing looks and brief kisses to show love. That's how cinema's REALLY made. Great acting, great plot, great movie; Bogart steals the show.
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Common Sense says
Every kid should see this Bogart classic.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Casablanca
Parents need to know that kids may need some of the political and historical context explained to them, especially the meaning of the shot at the end, of the Vichy water in the garbage.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how some of the best-remembered lines of this movie indicate the casual corruption of Casablanca. What does it mean to say "We haven't quite decided if he committed suicide or died trying to escape" or "I'm shocked to find gambling going on in Casablanca" or "Round up the usual suspects"? What does Rick mean when he says "We'll always have Paris" and that they didn't have it until Ilsa came to Casablanca? How does knowing that she really loved him change the way he looks at the world? Was Ilsa right to stay with Laszlo in Paris? Was she right to leave with him to go to Lisbon? Why? What do you think Rick and Renault will do next?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Complex but intelligent Best Picture winner
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
A little boring but still good
It's a classic, no doubt, but wait until your kids are older to watch it. It's not that bad, but the plot it complicated to understand a little ones might get bored. A lot of drinking and smoking, but its accurate for the time period.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
The Ultimate Cinema Classic!
To set kids free from the stereotype that a black and white film is a "boring" film, have them watch Casablanca. I teach a class on media and worldview (for middle school students), and I love to introduce my students to classics such as Casablanca. Teaching them to appreciate landmarks in cinematography is important, and films like this serve as a perfect springboard.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
A Wonderful Cinematic Achievement
It's hard to imagine that CASABLANCA, the film that tops so many film lists and is so immortal, was seen as average when it was filmed. When it was released it surpassed all expectations, and it now lives in hearts and minds as a classic. Almost everyone knows everything about the plot, so I'll skip straight to the innapropriate content. Two men are shot (one at the beginning, one at the end) but it is very brief and non-graphic. There is no language. There are some kisses and it is implied that Captain Renault is exchanging exit visas for sex with female refugees (only passing, non-explicit reference). Rick is a self-proffesed drunkard and is seen drinking and smoking.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Not so interesting for younger teens
The movie is completely appropriate for any age content-wise. (Mild peril, anger, and kisses are as bad as it gets) but the story is too old and confusing for kids under 13.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
a timeless classic
My partner and I watch this movie at least once every couple of years and enjoy it each time as well or better than the first time..even though there is drinking and Rick and Ilsa's relationship was one of those 'doomed' ones, it is a great love story and the historical value is priceless. I would encourage all kids to make this part of their library and our little girl who is seven, likes it a lot, even though she sleeps through most of it!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
One of the best films ever made. I mean, what's not to like? There's drama, romance, intrigue, action, humor, etc. The characters' stories are compelling, the script is brilliant and witty, and the actors bring it all to life. If you haven't seen this classic, go do so. Now!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
i see why it's a classic...
Bravo! This movie may be a little slow for kids, but the romance is there and carries the movie through the end. plus, its a fun way to show how movies used to be made..
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
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