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Quiz Show

(1994, Rated PG-13, Drama, Starring Ralph Fiennes, John Turturro, Rob Morrow)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Outstanding drama about morals and our choices.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Thoughtful discussions of prejudice based on class and religious background. Flawed characters work their way to telling the truth about their actions. The TV networks don't feel the same obligation.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    One use of "f--k" and a few lesser swear words. Some anti-Semitic language.

  • Consumerism:

    The game show was sponsored by Geritol and contestants put in their plugs for it.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Social drinking and smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Quiz Show

Parents need to know that this movie, based on a true story, is mostly PG-13 for some swearing. It also includes scenes of social drinking and smoking.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about cheating and lying, and how it affected the characters. Why did Stempel agree to cheat? Why did he tell the truth to the investigators? Why did Van Doren cheat? What were some of the feelings Van Doren had about his parents? How can you tell? In what ways was Goodwin like Stempel? In what ways was he like Van Doren? Why was Goodwin intimidated by the Van Dorens? Who was responsible for the "quiz show scandals?" Was the outcome fair? Who should have been punished, and how?
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