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(Parental Guidance) Synopsis
Dir: Susanne Bier. Fantasy/Romance. Based on the novel 'The Book of Magic' by Alice Hoffman. Kylie (Joey King), the now-grown daughter of Sally Owens (Sandra Bullock) uncovers dark secrets when she discovers that the family curse is real.
Content elements
- One use of the sexual expletive in a non-sexual context; infrequent use of scatological slang, cursing, profanity, and vulgar expressions
- Infrequent portrayals of weapons and hand-to-hand violence - no blood or detail
- Infrequent mild references to injury, death, and sexual assault - no detail
- Infrequent portrayals of phenomena and transformations - some detail
- Infrequent portrayals of alcohol use in a recreational context
Thematic elements
- Family and legacy
- Sibling bonds
- Perspectives on love
Classification rationale
Rated PG for violence and coarse language
Classification date
August 20, 2026Was this page helpful?
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