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Mrs. Doubtfire

(1993, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Pierce Brosnan, Sally Field, Robin Williams)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    You'll laugh, you'll cry. Best divorce movie.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Implied criticism of career mom and deadbeat dad.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Frank quizzing of mother's sex life.
  • Language:

    One "F" word and some other strong language, much of it sexually-themed.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Drinking in a restaurant.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Mrs. Doubtfire

Parents need to know that as funny as this movie is, it's really about the pain of separation and divorce. Serious issues such as the perception that Daniel is a bad father because he doesn't make a lot of money, and the implied criticism of careerist mother, Miranda, are buried under a lot of padding and jokes. Kids whose families are going through divorce might find this painful in spots (particularly the separations as seen from the parental perspective). Kids who fear separation should not see this until they feel safe and secure. But some kids may find the movie helpful because it lessens feelings of being alone or unique.

Read our full review by F. Faust

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the impact of divorce in families. Why is Daniel seen as too irresponsible to have custody? Do your kids think that's fair? What about the working mom -- does the fact that she works full time and makes more money than Daniel make her a "better" parent? If you are going through a divorce and have kids, sit and watch this with them. You'll laugh, you'll cry.

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  1. I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    A GREAT MOVIE!!!!!!!

    this movie is great and will make u lol. but some content is questionable like the language. I dont think anyone under the age of 10 should watch it. although if your child is 10 there is some questinable content but nothing to mager. and if your child is 11 unless they are not a very mature viewer then i would recomend letting them watch it.

  2. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    HAHA!!!! so funny! i am 11 myself and i dont think it was bad.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Funny movie to knock your socks off

    i watched this when i was little but I never remembered any strong language and nor an "F" word but ya know PG-13 movies,they always do it at a time when you least expexct it then you don't even relize that they said anything.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

  5. I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    A movie targeted at the wrong audience (kids)

    Not suitable for under 13s. Too much sexual references.

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Flipped bird!

    I saw Mrs. Doubtfire give Stu the finger. This is one issue. Otherwise, awesome movie!

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    This was an awesome movie

    This is a little innapropriate, but it is a really great movie. It is sad though, but HILARIOUS. I rate it 12+

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 5.0

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 1.0

    hard not to love it

    very charming, witty, and well thought out. Good film for 13+

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I loved it. One of my favorite movies!!!

    I loved this movie. I still watch it whenever I notice that it is on t.v.!! All the people in it were GREAT!!!

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Idaho
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0

    i love this movie!!! one of my very favorites!

    i absolutly LOVE this movie! it is sweet, smart, and funny, but a little sketchy for kids. there is a ton of cussing, and some pretty innapropriate themes involving sex, marrage, and women. this is a great movie to watch with your older kids, 11 and up, not so much for the little ones!

  12. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Idaho
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0

    i love this movie!!! one of my very favorites!

    i absolutly LOVE this movie! it is sweet, smart, and funny, but a little sketchy for kids. there is a ton of cussing, and some pretty innapropriate themes involving sex, marrage, and women. this is a great movie to watch with your older kids, 11 and up, not so much for the little ones!

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    i laughed

    it was so funny i almost peed myself i want to see it again but i cant find it any ware

  14. I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

    Funny, but VERY Questionable...

    I let my kids watch this without supervision, under the terms that if it got racy, they were to turn it off. I left for the store, and when I returned, they had stopped watching it. MRS. DOUBTFIRE is a decent movie with some real laugh-out-loud parts, but it is very racy. There are incountable sexual innuendos that can get raunchy, in addition to language. Recommended for old teens and adults only.

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

    Good depending on what you like!! Funny

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Wow, it's excellent.

    It's a really funny movie, with a serious undertone- typical of Robin Williams movies.

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    You will like this movie!

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Hello

    i seen part of this movie and it seemed G rated but of what commonsensemedia reviewed it seems inapropite.

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    a must see

    dont recommend 4 kids goin thru divorce but a crazy funny film i luved it

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