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What About Bob?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
Appealingly silly romp for kids and adults.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10–11
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What Parents Need to Know
About What About Bob?
Parents need to know that this movie contains a mild amount of profanity, much of it delivered in scenes mocking Tourette's Syndrome. The profanity is silly, with insults like "testicle head" and "barf-breathed douche mouth" predominating; nonetheless, it may be too much for some kids and parents. The movie also makes light of serious mental health issues such as paranoia and agoraphobia and features a main character who's essentially a stalker, though this is presented humorously. Some cartoonish violence occurs near the end; for instance, one character hangs explosives on another and threatens to blow him up.
Read our full review by Joyce Slaton
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about mental health concepts. Bob is presented as "crazy" but not dangerous -- how might a real person with similar emotional problems act?
- How does the film's portrayal of a stalker deviate from the real-life danger they pose? How could Dr. Marvin have dissuaded Bob from pursuing him without resorting to violence?
- This lighthearted movie could be a good jumping-off point for parents wishing to show how actual mental-health difficulties differ from cinematic portrayals.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Language... again.... *sigh*
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
I liked it!
I'd say that this movie is appropriate for 10 and up. Weird situations, iffy language, and things that young kids wouldn't understand. Lots and lots and lots of slapstick, so just be aware. However, I did like the movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Hilarious movie, if watched with curse-free.
Bill Murray is probably one of the best movie comics of all time. He's great in this movie. Everyone, no matter the age group, will think that this movie is funny for some reason or another. The only drawback is the cursing contests between the main character and a boy. They pull out all the stops as far as curse words go. In their defense, there was no f-word, if that can be any sort of redemption. But other than that, it is a funny movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Not a family movie!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
One of the best movies to date!
Funny, quriky, and fun for everyone!
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