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O Brother Where Art Thou
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Teens might enjoy this offbeat Odyssey adaptation.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About O Brother Where Art Thou
Parents need to know that this movie has some mild language and some incidents reflecting the racism of its setting, including a KKK rally and attempted lynching.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about its origins in the greatest of all epics, and how that story has endured. They might also want to talk about the symbolism of fire and water throughout the movie (notice the way that the sheriff's dark glasses always reflect fire).
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Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 17 and give it- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- Lives in MassachusettsI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- Lives in ConnecticutI rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Funny, not much like the Odyssey
Parents should know that there are some not so good scenes in the movie. There is a scene where sirens seduce a group of men. There is also frequent language (god***n, s**t, etc.) There are some violent moments, but overall it is okay for tweens+
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
One of the best movies ever made!!!!!!!
This movie was extremely fun to watch! However, because of language and scary scenes with the KKK, I wouldn't reccomend if for anybody younger than 10. Watch it!!
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