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Frequency

(2000, Rated PG-13, Thriller, Starring James Caviezel, Dennis Quaid, Elizabeth Mitchell)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Scary, tense, grisly mystery-thriller.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Diverse characters show respect and affection. Serial killer stalks nurses.
  • Violence:

    Gory violence; intense scenes of peril.
  • Sex:

    Mild.
  • Language:

    Some strong language.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Drinking and smoking, including drinking to drown sorrow.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Frequency

Parents need to know that there are some very tense scenes, with characters in peril, and that there are some grisly shots of dead bodies. A character drinks to anesthetize sorrow. There is a lot of smoking, though the movie makes it clear that smoking leads to lung cancer.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the interconnectedness of everything we do -- and don't do. Talk about the way that John and Frank made their talks about baseball into a way for them to feel close to one another. Watching this movie can also be a good opportunity to talk about how we tend to take precious family connections for granted until they're gone, and to ask family members what they'd say or ask if they had a chance to talk to someone close to them who has died. It can also be a good opportunity to remind us to say those things now, while we can.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Superb, Scary Thriller with a Great Cast.

    Parents: i am gogint o say right away that this should have been rated R for Violence and Disturbing Images. It is extremely intense with much peril and death. The performances are great, especially from Dennis Quiad and Jim Caviezel. Very good; very scary.

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

    Good caring son. cool fight scenes. REALLY GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

  3. I rate this title off for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Only for 15 and up

    Scary and grisly images, graphic violence at parts and some intense themes.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Awesome

    To die for!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    daddy lond legs 11 years old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    LET YOUR KIDS GO SEE IT THIS IS NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    massive

    to perfect for words

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Great movie

    I would recommend this to all 14+ people. Good morals

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