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The Flintstones

(Rated TV-G, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Mel Blanc, Jean Vander Pyl, Alan Reed, Where to watch: Boomerang, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Still a classic, but times have changed.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Characters are politcally incorrect and stereotypical by today's standards, and Fred's hot temper can set bad examples.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Barney watches a boxing match on TV; some cartoon pratfalls, but nothing graphic.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Fred often speaks to other characters in a dismissive, derogatory fashion.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Flintstones

Parents need to know that this Honeymooners-inspired cartoon is an innovative, entertaining animated classic intended to be enjoyed by the entire family. Although all of the characters are good people, the show's language is somewhat dated, which causes characters (especially Fred) to sometimes sound derogatory and stereotypical. Male and female roles are traditional, though Wilma knows how to think for herself.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about family values. Do Fred and Wilma have equal roles in their family? What are the similarities and differences between your family and the Flinstones? How have family roles evolved since the show debuted? How might the series be different if it was premiering now instead of in the '60s? For young viewers, parents can ask questions about the "appliances" Fred and the gang use in their everyday lives -- where do you think animators got their ideas for the funny, animal-powered inventions?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title off for age 16 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Great show!

    Nice show. You'll laugh! But the sound quaility is alitle off, but this was made in what, the 60's? Great Show though!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I LOVE THE FLINTSTONES.

    I LOVE THE FLINTSTONES. I LOVE FRED FLINTSTONE I LOVE BARNEY RUBBLE I LOVE WILMA FLINTSTONE I LOVE BETTY RUBBLE I LOVE DINO.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

    I love this show

    Me and my parents love The Flintstones. It is totally a family classic. I also like their movie "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" alot.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    its funny and relaxing

    its a good show with nothing wrong with it exept fred needs to treat his wife with more respect

  5. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 1.0

    It's not the fact that it's just plain not funny anymore...

    It's that the role models seriously bite.

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