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My Girl
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
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Common Sense says
Coming of age tale tackles death; for older kids.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About My Girl
Parents need to know that death is the main theme of this movie. Vada's mother died while giving birth to her (this is never depicted; only alluded to). A main character dies tragically from bee stings (again, the death is off screen). This sudden, unexpected death is bound to have an emotional impact on impressionable viewers. Divorce is mentioned, and there are a few obtuse references to sex.
Read our full review by Elliot Panek
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how to cope with the death of a loved one. Is it okay for Vada's father to remarry after his first wife died? How do we know when it is time to mourn or time to move on?
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Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 2 and give it- Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 9 and give it
khguygh
it has some languge but it is mild
- Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i cried soo hard and i never cry
it was one of the all time old movies and it was very funny i laughed i cried i recommend it to all!!
- Lives in ConnecticutI rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
This movie was originally rated PG-13
A great movie for tweens and up. The heavy enotional material and some surprising, but vague sexual references make it inappropriate for anyone younger.
- Lives in New JerseyI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
i loved it
I love this movie so much.I like it because it has a message.Vada Had to face death as it is.
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