This movie did not deserve a G rating. There was too much emphasis on kissing between 15 year olds. My own 15 year old was shocked by the protrayal of french kissing in a G movie. Adults in the movie assume that 15 year old Mia has sex with a boy because of photographs in the paper of her kissing the boy and appearing naked, clutching a towel to herself.
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The Princess Diaries
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Terrific fun for girls and their families, too.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Princess Diaries
Parents need to know that this movie is rated G because it has no profanity, violence, or sexual material, and there is very little to worry about. But that does not make it a kids-only movie. This is a family movie in the best sense, a movie that the whole family will enjoy. Parents should know that Mia drives without a license and manages to escape a ticket using tactics they might find troubling.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about growing up, choices, and mistakes. Parents can tell kids about some of their own mistakes and fears when they were Mia's age, and what they did to move on from them. They may also want to talk about what teens should consider before deciding to kiss someone, and how important it is to be loyal to true friends.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
Good for ages 6 and up.
This movie is awesome except there is a little bit too much mushy kissing and there is a part where people are trying to get a picture of Mia naked.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
awesome movie!!!!!!
I saw this movie with my friend when it first came out, it was awesome!!!!!!! I still love it and I own it now... lol!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Girl Power
I love it!! This is a movie that really always leaves you with a good message. Although, I do think this would be better off rated PG, this movie really is pushing the G rating, I think there is a LOT of french kissing and teenage anst/flirting for a G movie. I don't think it's something I'd want a 3 year old to see.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Worth a look
Not a bad movie, but gets a bit too caught up in drama. Nevertheless, there are strong characters and good messages.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Awesome movie!
I love this movie and have watched it so many times I can't count it on my fingers and toes! Although I love this movie, I think this movie would be better off to be rated PG rather than G. I think this because the kissing is quite full on and also becaus eof the part when Mia was wearing just a towel. They're only small points but I think it pushes the movie closer to a PG classification. This movie is hilarious at times and very sweet too. Worth every cent!
- I rate this title off for age 9 and give it
It was OK
It was just OK for me. My 7yo daughters loved it. Parents should know that there is a bit of teen kissing - just enough that you kind of roll your eyes and say, Ok, enough already. I would say it is really more for older kids - just all the things that the main character is going through - are teen things, not little girl things. Also, the movie pays a fair amount of lip service to the idea that it is what's inside that counts, but then spends a lot of time making over the lead actress from ugly duckling to gracefull swan.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Great Disney comedy pushes G rating
Parents should know that this movie pushes the G rating in regards to sexual content. There are brief make-out scenes in this movie. One scene showed Anne Hathaway in just a robe; it was a prank set up by mean girls pretending to be her friends. Above all that, I believe this is an excellent Disney movie. I recomend this for everyone! (By the way, ABC Family is the only network to give this movie a TV-PG rating.)
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Amazing!
Fun, fun, fun! Nothing to be concerned about at all! Anne Hathaway gives a knockout performance and Julie Andrew is, as always, spectacular. The story line is cute and it will have you laughing constantly. Great for all kids and adults!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Andrews and Hathaway light up the screen in an enchanting fairy tale story
Sexual Content (Not an Issue): Some kissing. Violence (Not an Issue): Mild, comedic peril with no one hurt. Language (Not an Issue): One use of "suck". A term of deity is used as an expletive. Social Behavior (On): Lots of usings and rude behavior, but the movie makes it clear that this is not acceptable behavior. Mia learns to take responsibility for her actions. Both she and Clarisse are strong women. Diverse (race and personality-wise) characters. Commercialism (Not an Issue): None. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Pause): Some social drinking. Presumable reference to being drunk.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
LOVED IT! Two thumbs up! Lovely!
This is a lovely movie for everyone. Well, excpept for teenage boys. They might not appreciate the humour and storyline. Still, it's an awesome movie and completely appropriate for kids of any age.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I loved it!
I love this "fairy tale", it is just pure luck though (unfortunatly)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
this movie is sooooo good!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Perfect Chick Flick
I loved this movie!!!!!! It is so cute a perfect movie for girls of all ages. Julie Andrews is hilarious. THis is a must see Film!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
idk what to call the headline thingymagigger
The Princess Diaries. How do I begin to discribe The Princess Diaries. It is one of my all time faveroite movies. I can relate to Mia, minus the princess part. Someday I wish I'll have the courage just like Mia. Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews are fantastical.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Just Read the Book
This movie is so good! Ann Hathaway is a great actress and Julie Andrews is hilarious. I just finished the book and thought it was even better. The movie version is way cleaner than the book, but if you're 12 and up, you'll love the book.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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