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Forbidden Planet
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
1956 sci-fi future flick is campy fun.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Forbidden Planet
Parents need to know that this 1950s movie has some tense/scary scenes, but no blood or gore. There is a little drinking of alcohol.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
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- Families can talk about how, if someone's feelings could create a creature like the Id, what would it look like when you are mad? When you are sad? When you are lonely? When you are happy? Do you think we will ever have robots like Robby? What would be the best thing about having one? Would there be any disadvantages? Is the rule making it impossible for Robby to harm any rational beings a good one, even though it makes it impossible for him to protect them from the Id? Can you think of a better rule?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
Really Good 50's Sci-Fi Space Action Adventure
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