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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Just the right combination of fantasy and comedy.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Spy Kids
Parents need to know that the movie includes a little bit of potty humor (which most kids will find hilarious) and one almost-swear word. Younger children might be frightened by the mutant creatures, but most will find them more silly than scary. Characters are in comic peril and there is a certain amount of head-bonking violence, but no one even gets a scratch except for one villain whose encounter with flames leaves her having a very bad hair day.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the movie's conclusion that spy work is easy compared to keeping a family together, which is not only more of a challenge, but more important. What does it take to keep a family together and functioning well so that everyone's happy?
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 6 and give it
i love this movie. i think the 3rd is the best
- Lives in IowaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
An Exciting Movie
I liked it a lot, but Carmen isn't nice to her brother Juni, and also says one almost-bad word. My little sister tried to copy it for a while. I watched it with a bunch of friends, and we all thought it was great! We watched it over and over. I liked that their family is half Mexican/Spanish. There are some really cool gadgets. We wanted to see the 2nd and 3rd ones, too!
- Lives in NebraskaI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Great Movie for Kids...
SPY KIDS is a great kids' spy movie. It contains the wierd-ish sort of plot that comes from James Bond, and plenty of harmless but engrossing action. There is mild peril. The tenseness might frighten some youngsters, especially the secret agents who are turned into strange creatures (not very scary and off-screen). One child almost swears: "oh, shit(pause)take mushrooms". That's it. This film is great for young kids who want to see some action but are too young for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, or some other action flicks. Older kids interested in spy stuff should check out the Alex Rider books by Anthony Horowitz. Highly recommended.
- Lives in VirginiaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I laughed my head off...
It was an awesome movie and i encourage you to see the rst of the series. The violence was mild and it is a great movie for 5-12 years old! Hope i helped! TCH & CTH
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