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City of Angels

(1998, Rated PG-13, Drama, Starring Andre Braugher, Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Glossy romance as an angel falls for a surgeon.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.

  • Violence:

    Sad death of character.

  • Sex:

    Some.

  • Language:

    Some.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About City of Angels

Parents need to know that there are some sad deaths (including a child).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why Maggie's relationship with her colleague is so unsatisfying for her, and why Seth's role is so unsatisfying for him.
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