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Million Dollar Password

(Rated TV-PG, Game shows, Starring Regis Philbin, Where to watch: CBS)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Remake of classic game show is fun for families.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    There's a fair amount of greed involved -- players often risk their earnings to take a chance on an even greater cash prize. At times it feels like the audience members' cheers pressure the contestants into risky decisions.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Million Dollar Password

Parents need to know that greed and risk-taking are prominent factors in this game show; many times contestants miss out on winning a lot of cash because they wanted even more. At times audience members' cheers seem to pressure participants into risks they're not comfortable with. There are lots of emotional moments when contestants are prompted to discuss plans for their winnings -- and then have to face heartbreak and shock when they walk away empty-handed (or at least with less than they'd hoped for). But sometimes the tables turn, and participants' wise decisions -- and ability to walk away from temptation -- literally pay off.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the contestants' decisions. What would you do in their place? What would be your strategy going into the game? Would you set your sights on the ultimate cash prize, or would you be satisfied with a smaller amount of money? At what point would you be able to walk away? What would you consider a "successful" venture to be? How does greed affect our decisions? Do you think the contestants were affected by greed? Why or why not?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Regis Philbin Rocks

    I would much rather watch Million Dollar Password; than Big Brother! Big Brother is really, really, boring!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Another great game show

    What do you get when you combine "Password", "Duel", and "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"? CBS' "Million Dollar Password"! This game show is funny, clean, and appropriate for all ages. Watching this is a good way to increase your vocabulary. Regis Philbin's great hosting ablities add on to the greatness of the show. I recommend it for every kid and adult who wants to learn and have fun at the same time.

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