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Parenthood

(1989, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Hilarious and poignant, but not for kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Teens are shown in bed together and taking nude pictures. One comic scene involves a sexual device.
  • Language:

    Adults use mild expletives, but not excessively so.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Parenthood

Parents need to know that despite the subject matter involving children, this is definitely not a movie for kids. The themes are mature and the plot is sometimes racy. Teens are shown in bed together and taking nude pictures. One comic scene involves a sexual device. Adults use mild expletives, but not excessively so.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why, even though this is a comedy, much of the material is emotionally raw or touching. Why do you think some of the best comedies broach real life situations and themes? Do we recognize our own situations in the characters, making the humor funnier? Or is it that the dramatic moments make the funny ones seem funnier? Or is there another reason?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    PARENTHOOD is really funny and my family loves the silly humour, but it also tackles some really adult themes that under 10s won't get or will ask about 4 years before they should.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Vermont
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    parent hood the movie

    i dont think this is okay to show anyone under the age of 10 it's inaproprate and it sets a bad example if you are showing your kid this movie tell them before "Honey,this movie you are about to watch use your instinks and dont let this ever happen to you."

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