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Citizen Kane
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Classic should be required for any movie lover.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Citizen Kane
Parents need to know that the main character was more or less abandoned by his parents as a child. As an adult, marries and then has an affair with another woman.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what they think of Kane's pledge on the first page of the newspaper. How do the scenes at the breakfast table tell you what is going on in Kane's first marriage? Why do you think he said "Rosebud?" Who if anyone in the movie is satisfied with his or her life? How can you tell? Why does Kane change? Everyone should make an effort to see San Simeon, the model of Xanadu, now open to the public in California.
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- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
A Thought-Provoking Portrait of a Flawed Life...
CITIZEN KANE is continually listed by countless film studies as the greatest American film ever made. Is it? Maybe. I wouldn't be the one to tell. Is it my favorite? No. But it is an engaging, stimulating, and gorgeously made film about one man's flawed life and his constant search for meaning, which evades him to his death. There is no violence or language. It is mentioned that Kane's political life is ruined after his extra-marital affair with his soon-to-be second wife, but it is fleetingly mentioned. Kane tries to buy happiness in all forms, and is very self-centered and controlling towards both of his wives. There is also some social drinking, and one character proves to be quite fond of liquor.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
Good, but not Welles' best
Citizen Kane is (currently) the most critically acclaimed film ever made, and is considered one of the finest directorial debuts in the history of cinema. I like it, but I feel Welles made better movies, like the one he made after Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A Classic!
Citizen Kane is a phenomenal film, and it's still great despite its age. Everything about this film is perfect: the acting, plot, characters, and especially the haunting and powerful ending. It's not a very happy film, but it's fascinating and definitely a must-see. As far as content goes, this film is refreshingly free of language and drugs. There are references to an affair, and one character becomes angry and begins to trash furniture and objects in his room. This film might be a bit confusing for young kids to follow, because of the unusual way it is presented.
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