It was a good movie in general but they had some bad role models.
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The Maltese Falcon
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Excellent but too mature for the littlest kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Maltese Falcon
Parents need to know that this crime drama has some intense scenes and a little drinking. While there's little in the way of objectionable content, this film noir is too dark for little ones.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what Sam means when he says the statue is "the stuff dreams are made of." Where is Sam faced with moral conflicts? How does he resolve them? What are his reasons?
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- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
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- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
A Suspenseful and Thoughtful Thriller...
THE MALTESE FALCON is a great, thrilling movie, and a prime example of how great stories never fade with age. It's a great one to show kids who like thrillers or appreciate classics. There are some tense scenes, and one man is shot onscreen. Another is seen after he's been shot, but there is no blood or gore. Sam is said to have an affair with his partner's wife, it is implied that he and Brigid O'Shaughnessy slept together. There is a lot of drinking and smoking, and several characters double-cross each other and have criminal motives, though the Bogart character always stays straight.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good Movie
The first time I watched this movie was bored by it. The second time I loved it. A good movie for kids over 1. Nothing bad in it just younger kids may not understand it.
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| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
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