Wreck-It Ralph

Movie review by Kelly Schryver, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 7+

Game-themed movie mixes potty humor with strong messages.

PG 2012 108 minutes

Parents say

age 8+

Based on 75 reviews

Kids say

age 7+

Based on 177 reviews

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age 12+

Spoiled by the violence.

The movie would have been more enjoyable if the violence was eliminated. For a film aimed at younger viewers, you need to know that violence is portrayed as a natural condition of individual and social interaction.

This title has:

Too much violence
2 people found this helpful.
age 17+

INAPPROPRIATE MUSIC

This movie features the song "Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna, which is a song that uses car euphemisms to describe her body and sexual acts.

This title has:

Too much sex
2 people found this helpful.

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