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Phil of the Future
(Rated TV-Y7, Comedy, Starring Alyson Michalka, Ricky Ullman, Amy Bruckner, Where to watch: Disney Channel, Disney XD, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Harmless, cliché-ridden young teen misadventures.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8–9
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What Parents Need to Know
About Phil of the Future
Parents need to know that although this series aims to teach viewers about good behavior and respecting others, its hackneyed situations and endless cheesy sound effects get in the way of anything meaningful. The futuristic elements are so poorly tacked on to the stories that they seem irrelevant. And Phil's sister is so nasty, rude, and antagonistic that it makes the show nearly unwatchable. All in all, the show is harmless but unpleasant.
Read our full review by Sarah Wenk
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about whether the lessons the show is trying to teach are derailed by Phil's sister's behavior. Can you look past her nastiness to see what the message is supposed to be? Is what she does funny or just mean? How would you deal with a sibling who acts like she does?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Great show
- I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
I like it
I like this show!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Pretty lame
Well, this is a show about a family from the future. Their time machine gets stuck in the 21st century and they must live there. The main character is Phil. This show is pretty dumb and the Dad acts so stupid. Pim, the sister, is so annoying and loves getting revenge. She reminds me of a bully. But, there's really nothing wrong with the show, so your kids may like it.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Pretty good
The set-up is overused and boring, but overall the show is very good. For the most part, communication between the charcters is deeper than in most of Disney's shows, in which the characters usually insult, offend, or make fun of each other regularly. Another noticable differene is that there is no "invisible audience" laughing at corny jokes, or groaning at mistakes. No character is sickeningly sweet, or sickeningly annoying. Everyone in this show is likable, and the messages sink deeper than in some of Disney's other shows. It's a shame that the series was discontinued. It was one of my favorites.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
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