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Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Just as charming and curious as it was in 1985.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Parents need to know that younger kids will find Pee-wee delightful, but occasional sinister imagery (including Large Marge and a few dream sequences involving clowns and devils) may be a bit much for some. Grade school kids should enjoy Pee-wee and identify with his mission to hunt down his stolen bicycle.
Read our full review by Scott G. Mignola
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what makes Pee-wee such an entertaining character. Why do so many kids -- and adults -- like him? Can you think of any other characters who are as well-loved by both age groups? The Muppets, for example -- like Pee-wee's TV show and films, the Muppets appeal to both kids and adults. Why? What are the elements that make characters like these appealing to such a wide age range?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Wacky Fun for the whole family
Some of the jokes may go over the head of kids under 10, but the unique humor grabs everyone.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i loved it
sweet and charming thats all i have to say
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
GREATEST MOVIE EVER!
This movie has aleays been one of my favorites!!! I love it! PeeWee is the funniest guyu around and he doesn't shy away from the serious stuff either. I can't believe Paul Reubens hasn't become more of a star after this movie because the humor is great and the jokes keep me laughing for hours on end. When PeeWee jumps on his bike and rides through the movie sets and a dinosaur falls in Santas slay, I can't believe what I'm watching! Great for everyone!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great, Bizarre, and Hilarious!
Pee Wee's Big Adventure is a hilarious film, and it's worth noting that this is Tim Burton's first movie, and it's a great start for a great director. It's approrpiate for kids about 5 or older, although the scenes with the creepy clowns and Large Marge may be a bit too creepy. Pee Wee says 'crappy' and 'burn in hell' is sang in a song. Good for kids 5 or 6+
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
woo! Cult Classic!
oooh, what a great movie. The breakfast machine and large marge are all classic scenes. Some parts are questionable... Pee-wee can be bratty and crazy at times (mainly around Francis) and there is abit of mild language...(pee-wee says crappy, hell is used aswell as some violent language used by the bikers...) and some scary scenes (large marge always freaks me out and those clowns are creepy!) Overall, a hilarious movie for everyone to enjoy
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
very funny
this movie is mostly zany, comical and off the wall. There are a few points that might be objectionable - there's one scene where an ex-con wields a gun, there's a scene in a bar where the patrons (a biker gang) talk about hanging and killing pee wee for knocking over their bikes (the bikers are more cartoonish then realistic, and eventually become friends with pee wee). In the bar, people are consuming alcohol. In an earlier scene, there's some very, very mild sexual innuendo between pee wee and a waitress.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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