I thought this movie was sooooo funny! The only reason it's rated R because of this one scene where Steve Martin says the f-word 20 times in a row at a car rental place. Otherwise it would have been rated PG. I think it's fine for 9+.
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles
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A mismatched duo's homeward bound escapades.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Parents need to know that the consistent use of profanity in this movie may override its many humorous scenes, and as such, may not be appropriate for preteens and younger kids. In one scene that adults may find funny, an irate Steve Martin employs "f--k" repeatedly while arguing with a rental car agent; in another, Candy jokes about picking up pick-up sticks with his "butt cheeks." At the same time, the film does impart a few moral lessons, such as the value of family and not judging a character by his first impression. Teens should be fine watching this film, but they should probably do so with an adult.
Read our full review by Lori Silberman Brauner
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about whether a movie can still be funny without the use of foul language. You may also ask them if one can always a judge a person by his appearance or first impression, and if there are instances where it takes time to get to know a person better. Teens may also weigh in on a discussion about the value of family life: how does it affect a family when a parent works long hours and travels extensively for business?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
funniest Steve Martin movie ever!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Probably one of the tamest R-rated movies ever. THe only reason it's R is because of one scene at a car rental place where Steve Martin just swears at a woman and uses the f-word frequently. It's used about 15 times in one minute. There's one scene that might be scary for little kids(when they are in the car crash), but other than that, the rest of the film is PG material.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
comedy classic
This is a classic for sure. I mean I saw this when i was twelve and theres only one scene that is really bad were the F-word is said like over ten times in less then a minute. Other then that your kids should be agble to see this.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Hilarious
This movie is soooooooooo funny! One of the best ever. The language that is in it is only really in one scene, where he comes back from finding the rental car he was supposed ro rent was gone. A couple anatomy jokes too. Watch it before your kids!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Very comical!
Candy and Martin give a hilarious and heart-warming performances!
Lives in FloridaI rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Holiday twice a year film
I laughed and really felt for both characters but many find this flick frusterating thats why I can't tell you wether or not this would interest you.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Horrible Movie. One scene says the 'F' word a LOT
horrible horrible horrible. i laughed only once. bad movie. a must NOT see. bad.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Instant classic!
A great comedy. Some should be advised that there is one scene where the word f___ is used several times repeatedly. Other than that, this should be regarded as an excellent family movie, as well as a comedy. I reccomend it for viewers 10+ who can understand that just because a word is used in a movie, doesn't mean it should be thrown around in life all the time.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
pretty good
I don't recomend this movie for anyone under 13. There is some horrible language but other than that it is a hillarious movie for teenagers.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Funny!
It's definately not an appropriate movie for preteens and under, but I loved it. Hilarious!!! This movie was awesome!!!!
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