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Man of the House

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Not too much to cheer about in this lame movie.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    A strength of the movie is its diverse characters.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A lot of action violence including gunfire, characters wounded and killed, brief graphic images.
  • Sex:

    Sexual references, skimpy clothes.
  • Language:

    Brief strong language.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Scenes in bar, social drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Man of the House

Parents need to know that this movie includes some violence, including gunfire. Characters are injured and killed, and there are some brief graphic images. There are sexual references, and the cheerleaders wear skimpy clothes. The movie includes social drinking and a scene in a bar, with a reference to a character's having given up drinking.

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  • Families can talk about why it was hard for Sharp to talk to his daughter. What were the most important things that he and the cheerleaders learned from each other?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  2. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Comdey Action and Betrayal all fit in to this movie

    The story starts with an unstoppable Texas trooper who finds a case he cant solve without the help of college cheerleaders who witnissed this murder. He is then assigned with two friends to guard these cheerleaders from the murderer while trying to determine who did the crime.He starts to bond with them and help them through their troubles. Violence minor gore laungauge may throw the very young audiences away but ages 9+ should be able to handle this movie. Overall you will laugh and find action in this comedy. Check it out

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    TOO CUTE!!!

    I like Tommy Lee Jones in this role, he's GREAT!!!! The movie was cute, funny and had a great ending! I didn't think it was lame at all!?!?

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    H-h-h-h-hot!

    Even if this movie wasn't very good it would still be the best thing I've ever seen considering there wa hot cheerleaders! There is a couple of references but not as bad as some movies nad not alot of language. 12 and up

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