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Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

(2003, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Jon Lovitz, Mary McCormack, David Spade)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Not at all funny David Spade movie.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 13 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Homophobic humor. Lots of crude humor.
  • Violence:

    Accidents are played for laughs. Comic peril.
  • Sex:

    Leering sexual humor.
  • Language:

    Very strong and crude language for a PG-13.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    References to alcohol and drug abuse.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

Parents need to know that there's lots of stuff here that you won't want your tween seeing or repeating. This movie contains very strong language for a PG-13, including crude humor, alcohol and drug references, and a joke about Jesus that some people may find offensive.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Classic Comedy

    There were positive moments/characters, and sometimes there was not. Minor swearing throughout and then an f-word during the end credits. One or to sexual comments, and one sexual situation

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    oh come on!!!!!

    Was it really that bad?? I mean this was an awesome movie!!! i watched it when I was like 5 (My parents of course fast forwarded all the bad stuff) But i mean I still watch it to this day and I think it's HILARIOUS!!!!!! It also tells a story about how a family can come together, although in a different way!!!!!! so yea!!!!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0

    Really...

    The movie wasn't that bad. It was hilarious! You guys are saying 'It has very strong language' and it doesn't even say the F-Word! The movie wasn't as I thought it would be but not for kids under 10.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0

    Really...

    The movie wasn't that bad. It was hilarious! You guys are saying 'It has very strong language' and it doesn't even say the F-Word! The movie wasn't as I thought it would be but not for kids under 10.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Great movie!

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    NOT A KIDS MOVIE!

    If its not a kids movie why'd they advertise it on Nicalodeon and Cartoon Network!

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Bad Movie

    All of the humor in this movie not appropriate for children under 13 years old. The language is very strong, and the jokes are rude and are sex-related. Skip this movie.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

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