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The Incredible Mr. Limpet

(1964, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring Don Knotts, Carole Cook, Jack Weston)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Classic, silly Don Knotts fish-in-water fantasy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Ladyfish is the typical damsel in distress and seems to have no thoughts of her own except about Henry.

  • Violence & scariness:

    Lots of comic violence, including Henry falling off the dock and being presumed dead, fish eating each other, a fish being caught on a hook. Lots of naval warfare, including torpedo fires and depth charges.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Henry kisses Bessy on the cheek. Ladyfish rubs up against Henry and wants to spawn with him. Ladyfish kisses Crusty.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Stickel and Harlock smoke cigarettes.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Incredible Mr. Limpet

Parents need to know that this movie discusses death and shows Henry falling into the ocean as a fun, comic thing that doesn't hurt him. The movie also acknowledges "spawning" so kids may ask for an explanation.

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  • Families can talk about finding the right niche for you. Could Henry be as happy as a man as he was as a fish? Would it be fun to be a fish? What important equipment are humans missing?
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