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Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Stylish 3-D computer animation, good characters.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Diverse cast.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Comic peril, no one hurt.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Potty humor.
  • Language:

    Mild playground language.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Parents need to know that this movie, while rated G, may be too scary for younger kids. It also has some crude bodily function jokes which were a big hit with the kids at the screening I attended. I asked a bunch of them after the movie what they liked best, and all agreed that it was the scene with all the burping. The movie has some smart female characters, including Jimmy's mechanic mother, and kids of different races are friends and support each other.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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  • Families can talk about why kids make fun of each other for being different. If the parents in your family disappeared for a day, which rules would your children break? How does Jimmy learn from his mistakes?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 2.0

    perfect ages

    this is to vilont and too vilont for kids ages 1-4. But if your child is atleast five and likes jimmy neutron to some degree you should defenetly suggest this movie to them. But kids who are 10 and older wont enjoy it all that much enless they love jimmy neutron.

  3. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Fun for Parents and Kids

    Very cute movie. Lots of action, not really violent. A four year old could watch this. A forty year old could watch this.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 2.0

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Parents enjoyed watching it

    The day my 3 year old son came home running around acting like some crazed boy, I said we have to go get this movie. I had no idea what he was saying, but after watching the movie with him, I realized he had the entire movie memorized! And, my husband and I found the movie funny and entertaining with some adult humor. Yes, there are a few name calling lines, etc in the movie, but remind your kids that this is only a movie and that language is not appropriate in real life! We are now Big JN fans and look for everything that has to do with "Boy Genius".

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Entertaining for kids and parents.

    Great family film. wonderfully artistic, humorous, and appropriate. Entertaining for kids and adults.

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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