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I Spy

(2002, Rated PG-13, Action/adventure, Starring Famke Janssen, Eddie Murphy, Owen Wilson)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    TV classic remade as a forgettable buddy movie.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 13 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Inter-racial teamwork

  • Violence:

    Mostly comic violence, lots of shooting and explosions

  • Sex:

    Sexual references

  • Language:

    Strong language for a PG-13, raunchy humor

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    None
 

What Parents Need to Know

About I Spy

Parents need to know that this movie is rough for a PG-13, with some raunchy humor and many knee-to-the-groin scenes.

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