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Bridget Jones's Diary

(2001, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Renee Zellweger)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Oh, such fun for older teens!

Themes in this movie include:   dating/crushes, friendship, honesty
updated 11.09.09

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–17

The good stuff

  • Role models:

    There is a reason Bridget Jones is loved by women around the world. She's fighting many of the same singleton problems so many of us are too. That being said, she still smokes, drinks and makes foolish mistakes. Proceed with caution.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Tolerance of individual differences

  • Violence:

    Comic fistfight

  • Sex:

    Sexual references and situations, no nudity

  • Language:

    Strong language

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters drink and smoke a lot
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Bridget Jones's Diary

Parents need to know that this movie is rated R for strong language and for sexual situations and references. There is a very brief shot of a naked couple making love. Characters drink and smoke a lot.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how we sort through all of the expectations of our families and our society in deciding who we will be and what chances we will take.
  • What does someone have to know about herself in order to turn down a Daniel? In order to understand what someone like Darcy has to offer?
  • Parents could take about the many references to Austen's Pride and Prejudce.
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