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Osmosis Jones

(2001, Rated PG, Comedy, Starring Chris Rock, David Hyde Pierce, Brandy Norwood)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    The PG rating is deceptive.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 10–12

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A comic theme of the movie, multi-racial cast, strong female characters
  • Violence:

    Comic peril, characters killed, one apparent sad death
  • Sex:

    Mild
  • Language:

    Strong for a PG
  • Consumerism:

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

    Scenes in bar
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Osmosis Jones

Parents need to know that this film's PG rating is deceptive. The ratings board doesn't take cartoon violence very seriously, but some kids may be upset that characters they care about are in peril and some characters die or come very close. More than that, the movie is extremely gross, with both tension and jokes relating to every kind of bodily fluid, excretion, and function. If you see this movie, pass by the snack bar, as you will not be in the mood to eat a bucket of popcorn or anything else. Parents should also know that the movie features a child whose mother has died and who is terribly worried about losing her father, who seems bent on suicide by junk food. Some kids will be upset by the way that the child has to assume the role of parent.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how we keep our bodies strong enough to fight off infection and viruses, and the challenge of deciding between things that feel good now and those that feel good later. How does that relate to the choice between the two candidates for mayor? What does Osmosis mean about "being too careful?" Talk about the news broadcasts that the characters inside of Frank watch. If there was one going on inside you, what would it say? Think about how well your family does on taking care of yourselves and what you can do to do better.

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  1. I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 4.0

    not a deseptive movie.

    me and my family luv this movie! and it is not deseptive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    I enjoyed this movie very much

    I didn't think of the body humor as gross, but more clever. It's like a satire, in its own way, of detective shows, except as cells. Brilliant and funny...plus I liked the TV series as well.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    i watched this movie when i was very little and it scarred me for life. it was pukey and disgusting and the poor little girl's father dies from sickness. i still am afraid to watch it not only because i had many nightmares that week when i watched it but it would be a waste of my good frickin time. this movie sucked. Don't bother watching it or the darn TV show either. Both are absolutely revolting!!! i say it has bad language because references to bodily functions like feces, urine, passing gas, ect.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    This movie was gross and used a lot of bad language and scenes of smoking. I couldn't believe it was only a PG!! I think it definitely should be rated PG-13. Do not let anyone under the age of 13 see this movie.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    it's okay

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 2.0

    its ok

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 4.0

    I do not agree

    For any parents checking this movie is not as aprprote as you think there are very sad scenes at the end there is a big fight. Words such as hell are used. And a slopp is killed in a very sad way. [Don't worry after you cry he comes back to life.] This should have a PG-13 rating.

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 1.0

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Its not for young kids!

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

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