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Kind Hearts and Coronets

(1950, Rated NR, Comedy, Starring Alec Guinness, Dennis Price, Valerie Hobson)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    A comedic gem featuring the Sir Alec Guinness.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.

  • Violence:

    Although a half dozen people are killed, there is no on-screen mayhem.

  • Sex:

    Adultery is a discrete but obvious theme.

  • Language:

    The politically incorrect version of "Eeny Meeny Miney Moe" is recited.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kind Hearts and Coronets

Parents need to know that this story revolves around murder and relies heavily on dialogue. Adultery is also a discreet, but obvious theme and a racially-insensitive version of a children's chant is recited. But what makes the movie particularly unsuited to younger kids is its verbosity. Even teens may find that all the talking taxes their patience, but those who can absorb all the dialogue (and understated, dry English wit) will be rewarded with a classic black comedy.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about black comedy. What is black comedy? How can murder and mayhem be funny? How does having one actor play all eight of the murderer's victims contribute to the comedy?
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