Parents should note that the PG rating is circa 1987 standards. I was surprised when I heard the word a**hole multiple times within the first 10 minutes of the movie. Parents should know that because of the innuendo and language (this IS Mel Brooks, after all...) that the movie is certainly not for younger fans wanting to see a spoof of the Star Wars series. I would recommend DVRing the edited version on Comedy Central as opposed to letting pre-teen kids watch the original on DVD.
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
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Common Sense says
Goofy parody mocks the Star Wars series.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Spaceballs
Parents need to know that this movie is up to its Dark Helmet in off-color jokes, sexual innuendo, and potty humor. When you're not giggling, you might cringe at the kind of humor it inspires in your tweens ... but, then again, they've probably seen a lot iffier stuff than this.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about other film or TV parodies they enjoy. For example, The Simpsons is one of the best examples of parody used as social commentary; what can funny imitations point out that serious analysis may render too boring?
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I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
a new fight
I have seen only part of the film I do not think there is curse words but I think there is bad words and lots of battles in one fight
- Lives in Ohio
- Lives in South CarolinaI rate this title on for age 3 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
you gotta see it
3rd best movie ever
- Lives in VermontI rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Classic Brooks comedy, but some sexual innuendo . . .
I first saw this film when I was about 10 and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!! It is a clever parody of sci-fi movies, mainly the Star Wars series, and I have to say the humour was mostly in fine form. The only reasons I wouldnt show it to a 9 year old is sexuality and language. The words "sh*t" "b*tch "son of a b*tch "ass" "assh*le" are used INXS, and at one point Dark Helmet mutters "f*ck". Throughout the movie, many of the gags rely on touchy sexual subjects such as losing your virginity and fellatio. Apart from that, it is a great movie, and a must see for every comedy fan over 9 years old!!
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| 67% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 33% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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