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Son of Flubber

(1963, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring Ed Wynn, Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A harmless retread of a Disney classic.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Implications of infidelity. Plus, the old man next door is a bit loose with his shotgun. A jealous Brainard plays a prank that endangers other's safety. Flubber gas is used to rig a football game.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Son of Flubber

Parents need to know that this film features a gun-crazy neighbor, implications of infidelity, and dangerous pranks. But mostly it's a benign retread of the original Absent-Minded Professor.

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  • Families can talk about sequels, and how this movie compares to the original. Also, parents may want to use this movie to inspire their kids to make inventions of their own.

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