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Stuart Little

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A terrific family movie based on a terrific book.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Characters in mild peril. Cats chase Stuart and corner him. Stuart gets stuck in a washing machine.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    "Damn" and "hell" plus plenty of mild mean words and phrases like "shut up" and "loser."
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Stuart Little

Parents need to know that this movie is rated PG for brief mild language and scenes of peril. At one point the adopted Stuart thinks his new parents don't want him. Adoptive and foster families may want to think carefully about whether the themes will be upsetting or reassuring to their children.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what makes people feel that they "fit in," about jealousy, and the way it makes us think that hurting others will help us feel better (but it doesn't), and the importance of Mr. Little's advice about trying -- and George's success in reminding him about it at the right moment.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Go watch it!

    Hi, I'm ten years old and I think this movie is wonderful and It shows that "North South East West always know that home is best" There is a bit of harsh langue and betraying. But in all a Fabulous Family Movie to watch over and over again!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Delaware
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    there is no swears

    I don't know what their talking about their is no swears in this movie.

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 6 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    a lemon all the way around

    I thought this movie was awful. There were too many hells and damns and talk of 'scratching out' the main character for a young audience; and certainly it was too tedious and boring for older viewers. I watched it with my 4 yr old who thankfully didn't get what 'scratch him out' meant but she did get the underlying nasty tone of the movie. The cat, Snowball, at one point tells Stuart to 'talk to the butt.' I cringed when that came out hoping my daughter wasn't going to catch that and repeat it (which she didn't, whew!). This is not a film I would comfortably recommend for children 8 and under. Frankly I won't recommend it for anyone, it just isn't good.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    It was awesome

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 2.0

    PG due to language

    Use of the word D--n at least 6 or 7 times, referring to a female as a "broad, " using the term, "h--l of, " and saying, "what the h--l!" When i read a review of this movie, i thought that it would be alright to show based on the comment. I've included the unsuitable language used for 5 year olds so that you can make a well informed decision without having to rent it for yourself.

  6. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    bbbbboooooooorrrrrriiiiinnnggg

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0

    Classic and heartwarming!

    This movie is a great family film. Kids will love Stuart.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 3.0

    A worthwhile family movie, but beware of language!!

    Overall my children enjoyed this movie. The main theme of family and acceptance was good, and the animation was well done. However, I was a bit surprised by some of the language. Several "hells" and a "damn" were quite obvious and didn't need to be a part of the dialogue. Had I known they were in there I'm not so sure I would have shown it to my children (ages 3-5 1/2). Some of the scenes were a bit upsetting to my 4 yr old, but with reassurance he was fine.

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Hilarious!

    My parents, my 11 year old brother, & me really enjoyed this movie! It might be too scary for little kids and I don't understand why they had to put curse owrds in-but it was very well done & extremely funny! Nothing like the book-but a good movie in its own right. Great if you're not easily scared & you like to laugh!

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    just as good as the book

    Viewers that have read the book might have noticed that the movie's events are only in half of the book.An instant classic!!

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Great Movie

    The language could have been toned down, but the overall plot overrides this, making this a very good kids movie.

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