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White Noise

(2005, Rated PG-13, Thriller, Starring Michael Keaton, Ian McNeice, Chandra West)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Dumb would-be thriller -- save your money.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    All characters white.
  • Violence:

    Tense and creepy throughout, some scary surprises and violence.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Brief strong language.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Brief drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About White Noise

Parents need to know that this movie is a thriller with an overall theme that may be disturbing to some family members. There are brief grisly images and references to violence and some scary (but well within PG-13-range) surprises. A character attempts suicide and others are killed, including one who is shot. There is brief strong language and brief drinking. The movie contains a reference to "an earthquake in India" that may be upsetting due to current events. And according to this movie, only white, middle class people communicate with each other after death.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Nevada
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great movie!

    There is somthing wrong with my nerves, so I didn't think anything of the "Jumping" parts. :D

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Perfect flim for a All Girl Sleepover!

    This movie is a perfect choice for a All Girl Sleep Over! You scream every 10 seconds and it makes the movie alot more fun to see. There are lots of jump scenes and some sucpence which mathes the scary music PERFECT! It is a ausome film. I would say 11+ should see it but they need to have a little experince on scary movies before this one. Before they see (if they are 11 or younger) get them ready to see this with "The Haunting","Signs", and "The Village". Those movies are good to get them ready for this.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

    A Good Scare

    Not bad for those wanting a good scare!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Held on to pillow....

    WOW....a bit scary...even a part where my hubby jumped!!! To think that there may be times when those things happen when our loved ones reach out to us from beyond.....WOW!!!!

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Frightning...

    It was good overall but at some parts it was very scary and suprising. Some language.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Bored to Death

    I was so excited when i first saw the comercial, but when i went to see it i almost fell asleep!

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    A MUST SEE MOVIE

    ANYONE CAN SEE THIS.

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