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The Iron Giant
(1999, Rated PG, Family and kids, Starring Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, Cloris Leachman)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Director's cut of a wonderful family movie.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Iron Giant
Parents need to know that this movie has some tense moments of peril that could frighten the youngest kids, and the robot does die at the end, which will make some kids sad. But it has an uplifting message of friendship that you might discuss with your kids. There are also some swear words and some bathroom humor in the film, and parents should caution children that it's not funny to feed someone a laxative disguised as chocolate.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Great animated movie with a moral. Perhaps a little scary for young viewers, and also a little sad. Another great Brad Bird flick.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
GREAT movie, bad language
I like the movie. Interesting story, engaging, funny, touching....etc. I grabbed it at the library one day, and had never heard of it before and thought it was a great family movie. Then....the language started. Lines like, "I don't know what in the he-double hockey sticks (except they say the real word) it is", repetitive use of "Oh my God" and "d@mn" are all in this movie. I just don't understand this in a kid's movie. We used it as an opportunity to talk to our kids...but nonetheless...if I knew I would have made them wait til they were older to see it.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
An ET ripoff, for sure, but it ranks among the best in that category. Beware of some violence and language, though, and it is probably better for the children past kindergarten.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I cry every time
Everychild should see this movie. It's sad so watch it with a boxs of kleenex near by!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I cry every time
This is my favourite animated movie of all time. It is touching, funny, and makes me cry at the end. Anyone with children should definitely watch it with their kids because it isn't just for kids. It's a wonderful movie that parents can enjoy too, for its message. Watch it! You won't be disappointed!
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
Best cartoon ever!
A rare film that can actually be enjoyed by everyone in the family.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
One of the greatest animated movies of all time.
- I rate this title off for age 11 and give it
Not impressed at all!
I was very disappointed to hear the numerous instances of profanity in this movie. This seemed to have been missed by the review but I remember hearing the Lord's Name used in vain many times - which to me is NOT acceptable especially in a kids film. Really turned me off!
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- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
an intelligent film
This is a very good film, and while there is some violence in it, the message is actually very pro-peace. The whole point is that the robot only fires defensively, and that the government & army antagonize it by assuming the worst and fearing the unknown. The boy is an excellent role model -- smart, open-minded, curious, caring. Our son loved the robot of course. It is obviously a movie for older children (6+), and I think it should be watched with an adult to provide interpretation and explanation as needed throughout the movie. The government agent is threatening, but the other male character provides a good role model balance. Our son was sad at the end that the boy & robot were separated, but we imagined that they would be able to resume their friendship later on. The robot does NOT die at the end but begins to reassemble itself in the last moments of the movie. This is not a take-a-nap-while-the-kids-watch-a-video type movie. Watch it with your kids. It's a smart film and has a timely message.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Enjoyable for the Entire Family
An original story that will touch your heart, based in the 1950s about a young boy rescuing a gentle giant robot that falls to Earth, the government gets involved and out of fear brings in the U.S. military to destroy the giant. This movie has a great message about getting to know our enemies and that you can change your thinking. The scary scenes revolve around the military invasion - guns, tanks, bombs.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Not for younger kids
This movie is great for kids and adults past the age of reason. It has a very violent message
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
a bit scary in places but really quality
This is a really good movie. The characters are 3D, the plot a good versus evil. It's scary and sad in places but a real rest from the pap that so many of these movies can be
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| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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