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North by Northwest

(1959, Rated NR, Drama, Starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Witty Hitchcock thriller. Not for little ones.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Mostly suspenseful action.
  • Sex:

    Some kissing and double entendres.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Some drinking and smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About North by Northwest

Parents need to know that this thriller features some suspense and violence, including a frightful chase with a crop duster plane and a murder set-up that frames an innocent man. None of the violence is very graphic. Also, there is some kissing and double entendres.

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  1. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    An engaging action flick...

    NORTH BY NORTHWEST is a fun movie, and great, suspenseful viewing for family movie night (for those who are old enough). There are several intense scenes, and in two places men are shot (nongraphically). One man is stabbed and another man is framed for it. There is a bit of innuendo ("you could always sleep in by booth with me, where it's safe" or "what should I do with you in the morning") and a couple are seen kissing passionately.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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