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All the President's Men (1976) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

During the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.

Rated PG • 1976 • 2h 18m

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Journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein investigate the Watergate break-in and uncover the Nixon administration's criminal conspiracy. Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. The PG rating is appropriate. One of the greatest journalism films ever made.

Cast

Robert Redford
Robert Redford
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Jack Warden
Jack Warden
Martin Balsam
Martin Balsam
Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook
Jason Robards
Jason Robards
Jane Alexander
Jane Alexander
Meredith Baxter
Meredith Baxter
Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty
Stephen Collins
Stephen Collins
Penny Fuller
Penny Fuller
John McMartin
John McMartin
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Is All the President's Men appropriate for kids?

Journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein investigate the Watergate break-in and uncover the Nixon administration's criminal conspiracy. Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. The PG rating is appropriate. One of the greatest journalism films ever made. Read more — free account

Content severity in All the President's Men

Sex None 0/10
Violence None 0/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Strong 7/10

What happens in All the President's Men, moment by moment

  1. 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
  2. 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
  3. 1:25 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
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Sex and nudity in All the President's Men

None.

Violence and gore in All the President's Men

None. The film's tension is entirely procedural.

Language in All the President's Men

Mild language consistent with PG.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in All the President's Men

None.

Mature themes in All the President's Men

Investigative journalism as a public service — the film is a sustained argument for the press's role in democracy. Two reporters against the most powerful man in America. The procedural detail of how the investigation actually worked. Deep Throat's identity as the film's great mystery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is All the President's Men appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests All the President's Men is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG. Journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein investigate the Watergate break-in and uncover the Nixon administration's criminal conspiracy. Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. The PG rating is appropriate. One of the…

What age rating does All the President's Men have?

All the President's Men is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is All the President's Men about?

Journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein investigate the Watergate break-in and uncover the Nixon administration's criminal conspiracy. Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. The PG rating is appropriate. One of the greatest journalism films ever made.

Is there sex or nudity in All the President's Men?

None.

How violent is All the President's Men?

None. The film's tension is entirely procedural.

Is the language in All the President's Men appropriate for kids?

Mild language consistent with PG.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in All the President's Men?

None.

What mature themes appear in All the President's Men?

Investigative journalism as a public service — the film is a sustained argument for the press's role in democracy. Two reporters against the most powerful man in America. The procedural detail of how the investigation actually worked. Deep Throat's identity…

How long is All the President's Men?

All the President's Men runs 138 minutes, directed by Alan J. Pakula, released in 1976.

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