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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Two-dimensional fun.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Between insects only (an ant and a scorpion).
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    This is part of the Honey... series, which includes movies, a TV series and a Disney ride.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Parents need to know that this film discusses marital woes and depicts a neighbor belittling his son (pun intended). It also shows children fighting for survival in an immense, threatening yard.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the nerdy inventor character. Does this character seem familiar? What other movies can you think of that have a character like this? Why do we see so many stereotypes in movies? Does this bother you?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Excessive consumerism

    I like it

    I'ts awesome!!!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 1.0

    This "classic" isn't so good.

    For a classic, this film wasn't special. It wasn't even that funny.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Classic family fun

    As a Disney Cast Member who works at the "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" playground at Disney's Hollywood Studios, I -may- be a little biased here...nonetheless, being able to work in an area which allows me to reminisce upon my childhood is a dream come true. Many kids who come to our playgorund haven't seen the movie it's based on, and the generation gap is only growing. It's a sad thing, really...but the movie's great! Visual effects are on par with 1989, and I don't feel at all concerned with the 'violence' they speak of. Kids are going to have to face facts about the food chain eventually, and what better way to start? I'd recommend this movie to any macro/micro fans...(shameless plug) and after that, come visit the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids playground at Disney's Hollywood Studios for more sizable fun!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Classic!

    i think this film is just a classic , you cant beat it! its funnty too , its mostly aimed for teenagers and i loved it! i loved it as a child and i still love it now!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

    OK for family viewing

    We watched this with our 5 1/2 year old twins. Parts of it were rather intense for them (ant v. scorpion fight), but overall we enjoyed it. However, this is not a movie that I would let them watch by themselves. They had many questions and needed reassuring that everything would be fine in the end.

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    good movie,very intense fantasy violence and peril however...

    one part is NOT for sensitive kids. the characters friend,the cute and fun ant,is killed by a skunkbag scorpion,in a suprisingly gruesome fashion.I ran into my kitchen blatting all night on that one part.awesome movie overall however!!!must see for kids of whom arent sensitive.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 4.0

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    cheap effects

    the grass and bugs look so fake and underbugeted. the storyline is boring. however it is a good way to help kids develop their imaginations cause the young ones will be playing "tiny" after they see this movie.

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