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All parent reviews for Titanic

Age
14
Average rating based on 63 parent reviews:
  • 52% say sexual content is an issue
  • 33% say language is an issue
  • 29% say violence is an issue
  • 25% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
Adult
November 8, 2011
 
Not the Worst PG-13 Ever
"I would much rather have my child see some brief, chaste nudity than be exposed to this potentially traumatizing violence." This is a silly statement for a few reasons. 1) What exactly does "chaste nudity" mean? It's a new concept for me since I thought that the very act of being naked in a film was by definition unchaste. Shows how little I know. 2) Why expose them to either? It's not like you have to choose between violence or sexuality/nudity. You can choose not to expose your children to either one and that would probably be the better choice. 3) Female nudity is appealing to guys! That's the whole reason that my family chooses to avoid movies where women are shown in any state of undress. It's not because it offends us, but because it attracts us. Naked women in films encourage young men to look at women not as people but as sexual objects. Also, when young men finally do choose to get married, they will compare their wives to the naked bodies they have seen in films and perhaps value their spouses less. Violence, on the other hand, while it can be attractive to guys, if it is handled correctly, is not nearly as damaging for young men to see. It can even be a helpful teaching tool. I would agree that this movie is not the worst PG-13 movie out there for teens to see. But I would rather choose entertainment that doesn't sexually assault the young men in my family.

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Adult
August 18, 2009
 
This has been my favorite movie since I was a young child. It is very emotional and is for mature children. This is a great movie for mature tweens and teens, a MUST SEE!!!

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Parent of 7, 10, and 12 year old
September 14, 2009
 
Love it.
As a parent, I would never let my kids near this movie, but It's a great movie for me. The scene where Rose poses for Jack, and the implied sex is way too mature for anyone under 16. It's violent, and had language, but it's a really great movie. It's very tragic and is extremely well made. Just make sure the kids don't see it until there late teens.

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Adult
March 20, 2010
 
Definitely NOT for children and teens!
I am shocked that you approve of this movie for 12 and up! I was sitting behind my 16 year old son at the preview of this movie years ago and was extremely embarrassed at the nudity and sex scenes. The sex scene didn't have to be graphic to be totally inappropriate! I left and went to the restroom! The rest of the movie was totally ruined for me, and I have not and will never see it again. Shame on James Cameron. It could have been such a good movie without those offensive scenes, which were in my opinion, completely gratuitous!

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Parent of 15 year old
January 4, 2011
 
Great Movie for Older Teens and Adults...
TITANIC was never meant to be a kid's movie, hence the PG-13 rating. I admit that it is a bit edgier than other PG-13 movies, but it never really deserves an R rating. I am very concerned about what I expose my children to, yet even I was surprised at a lot of reviews on this page that described the content in the film as "horrifying" and shocking. The movie does have a fair bit of language in it, but considering the over three hour running time, profanity is actually quite sparse. There is one "f" word, but other than that, there is much less profanity in this film than in many other PG-13 movies, especially when given the long running time of the movie. There is brief nudity, but I didn't find it to be extremely offensive. Considering the fashions in which most nudity is portrayed in films today, this scene was very chaste and brief. You see the woman's breasts and the top of her butt for probably ten seconds max. It isn't presented in a lewd or overtly sexual manner, and while obviously it isn't a wise choice for the lead character to make, it certainly never encourages teen girls to do anything of the kind. The love scene is even shorter than the first scene, and shows absolutely nothing. While kids should understand that this is poor behavior, the film never promotes it. The main aspect of the film parents should be wary about is the harrowing violence. This is one of the most difficult movies I've ever seen, as an adult even. Mass panic is shown as people drown and plunge to their deaths as the ship sinks. Mothers and daughters are shown crying out for each other as they slowly perish, and children are lost in the midst of the hysteria. People commit suicide, and almost all of the main characters perish. For an extended period of time, we see frozen bodies of victims in the water, including those of infants. I'm not sure about the rest of you, but I would much rather have my child see some brief, chaste nudity than be exposed to this potentially traumatizing violence. For that reason, I recommend the film for ages 15+ for kids to watch alone, perhaps younger if accompanied by a parent.

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Adult
June 22, 2009
 
Oscar worthy!
Ok, All I could say is that this film was really awesome, and tear-jerking. I must say that those who plan to watch this, should be warned about some stuff. First of all, there are a few gun-shootings where some blood appears; which is why I chose one of my concerns as violence. As for sexual content, that's my highest warning. Rose went nude showing bare breasts and there were some passionate kisses and love scenes. People also went drunk and smoked for a little in a party/dancing scene, but this concern is only mild in the movie, and there are no drugs. Over all, this is a very good movie. Titanic contains a good love story but although some people say the ending is very sad, it actually isn't...and you'll see why, as soon as you watch it, if you haven't seen it yet.

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Adult
February 17, 2009
 
Beautiful
This movie was absolutely wonderful (and I didn't cry). The acting is amazing, and the cinematography the best I've ever seen. There is INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT: Sex: A couple does have sex, and you see them sweating and breathing hard in the back of a car - which is fogged up. Also, a young man draws a young woman nude, and you see her chest and backside a couple times. A woman says she'd rather be a whore than married to a man. Language: Many uses, including d-mn, godd-mn, one f-ck, -ss, b-tch, b-stard, sh-t, h-ll, and many uses and versions of the Lord's name in vain. Violence: It's the Titanic, for goodness sake. And a man shoots himself in the head. You see him pull the trigger, and then fall in the ocean. One other person is shot. Overall, I recommend an edited version, such as ClearPlay DVD Player.

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Adult
June 26, 2011
 
Emotionally Distressing Film, Teens+ Only
Titanic is a well-executed layered film. It is excellently cast, acted, and filmed so that the characters are believable and dimensional. Since it is so well done, it is all the harder to watch. The terror of the passengers is so palpable and the pain of loss too, that it's an intensely painful film. For older teens and adults who have experienced close relationships, it can be profoundly affecting as we imagine what it might be like to lose someone so important to us. As for content, there is a lot of smoking, drinking, and swearing. There is also sexual content that, while not explicit, is emotionally charged, making it more intense than a typical PG-13 "zoom in." Most worryingly, there is a great deal of profoundly distressing violence, terror, pain and confusion. Another issue (and something that younger kids and tweens may not pick up on) is the deeper issue of class. They will understand that the protagonists belong to different social circles, but the larger ramifications of their relationship will be unclear. In the end, Titanic is a classic that teens and tweens will be begging to watch, but really isn't for them. Unless they are very mature, they will miss out on some of the underlying themes (the deeper ramifications of classism included). Finally, the film is deeply emotionally distressing -in a way that affects everyone, old and young. Think before you let your kids see it.

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Adult
May 8, 2009
 
15 and up only!
Sensuous scenes involving nudity. Disturbing content involving intense emotional scenes. Suitable for older teens.

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Parent of 1, 5, 6, 8, and 12 year old
October 13, 2011
 
Titanic Revew~
I love titanic to death! Its sooo good!! I would not recomed it for kids under 11 or 12. It has alot of cuss words and alot of violence and profanity. I one scene a man shoots himself and another seen a man jups of the boat and his leg is decapitated. In one scene rose poses naked for Jack. On some movies it shows her brests and lower girl parts. But on televison it does not show anything. In another scene Jack and Rose make love in a vehicle and you see them nude and laying on top of one another. The windows are fogged up and you see a hand silde down the back window and when they are on top of one another they kiss passionately. When they leave the car, they go to the top deck and kiss passionately. But other than that its really good! I would recomend the movie for teens ages 13 and up... But I would watch this movie over and over again till Im sick!

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Adult
August 17, 2011
 
BORING!!!!!!!
Dont burden your child with the viewing of Titanic, although the actress was very beautiful.

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Adult
October 31, 2010
 
if talked about in advance, an good family film for ages 11-12 and up
this is a sad, yet amazing movie. the story of the titanic's tragic sinking are retold very well, so being a sad and tragic story retold, makes a strong movie witch could effect young kids whit bad images. Nightmares are a bit unlikely, due to the fact that the movies is not scary, but they may still come because some kids may be frightened to drown, or be left behind from dead relatives because the movie shows kids crying because of they have to leave the ship in a lifeboat while the fathers are left behind due to the: "Women and children first" policy. the movie also shows how people from the first class gets special treatment as being better and more valuable than people from third class, (the poor people). it also shows a man commit suicide whit the: "a gun to his head" method and this may disturb some kids, and all the people drowning, being dragged down whit the ship, left behind by the lifeboats to die, are in fact a true story, witch makes this a bit iffy. parents could however talk to their kids in advance, informing them about the real story, telling them that today, all ships are equipped whit enough lifeboats for everyone and no one is more valuable than others just because they travel budget, such a conversation parent to kid may be refreshing and calming for the kid, so i'd say do that and watch the movie because it is a classic thrilling and truly an amazing movie, i give it dice roll 5,9, 99,99%, 9,9/10

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Parent of 6 and 10 year old
September 29, 2011
 
Titanic Sucks!!!!!!!!
It was not a good film and I really did not like it. My daughter wanted to see it so much that I let her watch it and I regretted it alot. There was so much sexual banter! I didn't like it at all!

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Adult
October 10, 2010
 
Fantastic film, but it should have been R
This is a great, if not terribly sad, disaster epic. It's realistically done, and that's why it may be too intense for some. But, it's worh a look at least once for the excellent performances by the two main leads. Parents: This is an extremely upsetting and disturbingly sad movie with lots of extreme peril. There's also sex, actual R-rated nudity, and some salty language. Bottom Line: A beautiful, tragic epic that's probably worth your time, even if it is terribly long. Thanks for reading! - Movie Man

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Parent
December 20, 2011
 
Not a good children or family movie
I think this movie is rated incorrectly, as I think a lot of movies are. No one, even adults, should have to see nudity in a movie and should be warned with an R rating. This is a perfect example of why we need sites like this and Mommy Bear Media

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Parent of 12 year old
November 24, 2011
 
Sex,Language,Drinking,Smoking.
sexual: there is a scene where you see a picture of Rose naked. language:S--t is used often drinking is at dinner on the ship and Rose and Jack both have smoked a cigarette by the end of the movie. My family watched it together and i made my 9 year old close her eyes when you saw the picture Jack painted of Rose.

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Parent
March 13, 2012
 
Free spirit role models live life to its fullest
It's a little hokey and sentimental, and not historically accurate, but hey it's a romance, so expect romance conventions. As a sex-positive family, we feel that honest depictions of loving sexuality is a PLUS, and so hard to find in movies that will appeal to tweens and teens. I consider the love scene between the main characters as one of the best parts of this movie: not explicit, but an expression of tenderness between people who truly care about one another, as well as symbolic of the heroine's laudable choice to live life for herself rather than follow the stifling confines of society. Excellent lessons on the evils of institutionalized classism and business greed as well, which is extremely relevant today. The movie can at times be silly and that theme song is awful, but for its positive role model it's a good choice for 11-15 year old girls.

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Adult
October 16, 2011
 
BAD movie
Lets get this straight, I HATE this movie. but if your kids want to watch this and they are 12+ it's appropriate.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
One of the Better Movies
I would ahve to say Titanic was one of the better movies. I think that it taught a lot of lessons, even though it ended badly. I would recommend this for kids 15 and up.

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Parent
April 22, 2012
 
Cameron has been "preaching" for too long!
Revisionist history garbage. Sex is ok if you "love" someone. Take a walk on (your) wild side. Throw off your traditional values. What a load of garbage. Pure garbage!

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