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Notting Hill

(1999, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Hugh Grant, Rhys Ifans, Julia Roberts)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Not deep, but definitely funny--teens will enjoy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some crude humor from William's flatmate.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Comments about breasts, leering at breasts, questions about sleeping with someone, and jokes about masturbating. Also, a comment about seeing old friend Pandora's "box." The two leads are seen post-coital, but not naked.
  • Language:

    Occasional profanity, ranging from mild to heavy.
  • Consumerism:

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

    A good deal of alcohol is consumed at parties.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Notting Hill

Parents need to know there's occasional profanity, ranging from mild to heavy. William's flatmate makes crude remarks and wears lewd T-shirts. A good deal of alcohol is consumed at parties. Comments about breasts, leering at breasts, questions about sleeping with someone, and jokes about masturbating. Also, a comment about seeing old friend Pandora's "box." The two leads are seen post-coital, but not naked.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!!

    OMG BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!! I loved it!!!! If you liek romantic comedy movies, then this movie is perfect for you!!!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    soooooooooooooo funny

    I loved this movie it was sooooo funny

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

    OMG.....best movie ever!

    omg!! this is my favorite movie in the world. i love hugh grant. i love julia roberts. i LOVE rhys ifans. it's hysterical!

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