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Hitch

(2005, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Will Smith charms again; best for teens and up.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    A strength of the movie is colorblind romantic relationships and friendships.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Comic peril.
  • Sex:

    Sexual references and situations.
  • Language:

    Some strong language, one f-word.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Social drinking, drinking as a response to stress.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Hitch

Parents need to know that there is some strong language (one f-word), alcohol (including drinking as a response to a bad day), and sexual situations and references. But parents should also know that this movie comes down very strongly on the side of romance. It takes kissing very seriously. A couple who have a one-night stand are very unhappy with the outcome (for different reasons) and there is a character who sexually exploits women whose behavior is portrayed as reprehensible. The focus of this movie is on romance and lasting love. Another strength of the movie is its color-blind casting with diverse characters sharing friendships and romantic relationships.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how it can be nerve-wracking to try to make a good impression on the opposite sex, especially someone who seems very desirable. What do you think of Hitch's rules and advice? They could also talk about the idea that you should "begin each day as if it were on purpose." What does it mean to be "all about the short game?"

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0

    This movie has it's funny parts. However there was one scene where a woman's photo in a newspaper shown the side of her breasts although it didn't mention nudity. If I was checking on a movie to make sure it's appropriate I would like to know that detail in the movie in order for me to make that decision to let my kids watch it. Overall, the movie wasn't too bad and I think the appropriate age would be 13 years old.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0

    good overall message, younger kids wont understand anything because its about dating

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Will Smith has done it again!!!

    Awesome wonderful movie to be seen by all teenagers who love a romantic comedy!!!

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

    The best movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I loved this movie.It has really funny parts.I would not watch this movie if I was under 9. Overall this movie was soooooooooooo funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0

    i laughed

    Will Smith is SOOOOOOOOOOO FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Laughed till we cried....

    Sooo many funny parts in this movie I dont know where to start!! The whole family enjoyed it!! I was so happy he was able to redeem himself in the end of the movie too!! Isnt LOVE grand?!?!

  8. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

    Meh

    This movie has some good jokes in it, but it wont give you that many laughs. I guess it's a good romantic comedy, but it's very predictible. You can call it a chick flic. Only I don't know if teen girls would even enjoy it that much

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Funny and entertaining for teens+

    If you're of dating-age, this movie is funny, entertaining, and light-hearted. Will Smith is hilarious! There is nothing bad about the contect, but it might not be the most interesting movie for people who still think about cooties...

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  11. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    My 8 year old thought this was hilareous. We've talked about certain things pertaining to sex but there was still some things in this movie that went way over her head. I would probably let her watch it again. I on the other hand loved it!!!Laughed my butt off.

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0

    Fun Movie...Great to watch with your spouse or a date but not your kids

    I saw it on an airplane ride and was pleasantly surprised. I'm definitely no prude, but I really think it is a movie for adults and older teens...not my twelve your old... though she wouldn't be shocked. Will Smith is very good, and Eva Mendez is beautiful and a pretty good actress. But this is not a kids movie.

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

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    I laughed

    Another brilliant job by Will Smith.

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

  17. I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 1.0

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  18. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 1.0

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 1.0

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    i got a little board

    i am 11 years old and i saw hitch a while ago in theaters. it is not bad for kids my age unless u are very strict about cursing. the only real violince when the boy friend may accsedently kick her girlfriend in the face ect. ect. ect.. i think this movie is fine for kids my age. i saw it with my 20 year old cousin and she thought it was fine.

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