50 First Dates (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem when it comes to total recall, he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again…and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet.
Rated PG-13 • 2004 • 1h 39m
A marine biologist falls for a woman with short-term memory loss who forgets him every morning. Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The PG-13 rating covers some crude humour and the film's romantic content. A surprisingly warm Sandler film.
Cast
Is 50 First Dates appropriate for kids?
A marine biologist falls for a woman with short-term memory loss who forgets him every morning. Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The PG-13 rating covers some crude humour and the film's romantic content. A surprisingly warm Sandler film. Read more — free account
Content severity in 50 First Dates
What happens in 50 First Dates, moment by moment
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:18 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:32 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in 50 First Dates
A walrus vomiting scene. Crude visual gags. Brief romantic content. The film is warmer than typical Sandler fare.
Violence and gore in 50 First Dates
None.
Language in 50 First Dates
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in 50 First Dates
None.
Mature themes in 50 First Dates
A love that must be built fresh every single day — the film takes its premise seriously. The ethics of a relationship with someone who cannot consent to it on an ongoing basis. The film's conclusion — Lucy watches a video each morning to orient herself — is both clever and moving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 50 First Dates appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests 50 First Dates is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. A marine biologist falls for a woman with short-term memory loss who forgets him every morning. Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The PG-13 rating covers some crude humour and the film's romantic content. A surprisingly…
What age rating does 50 First Dates have?
50 First Dates is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is 50 First Dates about?
A marine biologist falls for a woman with short-term memory loss who forgets him every morning. Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The PG-13 rating covers some crude humour and the film's romantic content. A surprisingly warm Sandler film.
Is there sex or nudity in 50 First Dates?
A walrus vomiting scene. Crude visual gags. Brief romantic content. The film is warmer than typical Sandler fare.
How violent is 50 First Dates?
None.
Is the language in 50 First Dates appropriate for kids?
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in 50 First Dates?
None.
What mature themes appear in 50 First Dates?
A love that must be built fresh every single day — the film takes its premise seriously. The ethics of a relationship with someone who cannot consent to it on an ongoing basis. The film's conclusion — Lucy watches a video each morning to orient herself — is…
How long is 50 First Dates?
50 First Dates runs 99 minutes, directed by Peter Segal, released in 2004.
Where can I read the full 50 First Dates parent guide?
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