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My Fair Lady
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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
Witty, stylish musical to entertain all ages.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About My Fair Lady
Parents need to know that this movie is innocuous in terms of sexuality and violence. References to beating a woman for misbehaving surface several times, intended in a humorous way. Ultimately, the sexism that propels the male lead is shown as a handicap. Alcoholism is similarly treated as both a vice and a gag.
Read our full review by Peter Albert
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about archaic notions of class and place in society. Parents who wince at the thought of Audrey Hepburn being romantically paired with someone closer to her father's age might want to discuss the difference between marriage then and now. Respectful treatment of an alcoholic parent might also merit discussion.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
my fourth favorite musical!
fourth isn't bad. I remember seeing this long ago, then i was in it in our school play (i was maid number 1!). I love the quaintness of "My Fair Lady", so long as you dont look at it in a sexual way.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Great Quality Film
There is quite a bit of language in this movie. Personally it doesn't bother me because it is the typical British language. Oh and there is a comment about Eliza going to live with Prof. Higgins and not wanting "any clothes". Eliza's father sings a song about finally having to marry Eliza's mother. Nothing is explicit, but for younger children it might want to be previewed before you allow them to watch it.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Fun musical
Very fun. Just a couple language problems. They are in England. D-- and A-s
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Couldn't be carried off well
If you want a good Hepburn musical, see Funny Face.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
A Classic Story for an Older Audience
Upon watching this movie for the first time, I was struck by the excellent performances by actors Hepburn and Harrison. The story of Eliza's transformation was both charming and entertaining. However, I was shocked that the MPAA rating of "G" has not been altered since its re-rating in 1970. The movie, which contains plenty of mild language, including multiple uses of D--- and one use of A-- (in reference to a horse's behind) would be more appropriately rated PG today, I believe. It's still a wonderful movie, just be aware of the language.
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