Along Came Polly (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Reuben Feffer is a guy who's spent his entire life playing it safe. Polly Prince is irresistible as a free-spirit who lives for the thrill of the moment. When these two comically mismatched souls collide, Reuben's world is turned upside down, as he makes an uproarious attempt to change his life from middle-of-the-road to totally-out-there.
Rated PG-13 • 2004 • 1h 30m
This PG-13 romantic comedy earns its rating primarily through consistent sexual content, strong language, and crude humor. The plot of Along Came Polly begins with a man, Reuben, discovering his new wife cheating on him during their honeymoon, an emotionally intense scene that sets an adult tone. The film contains brief male and female nudity, implied sexual situations, frequent profanity including a use of the F-word, and a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Along Came Polly appropriate for kids?
This PG-13 romantic comedy earns its rating primarily through consistent sexual content, strong language, and crude humor. The plot of Along Came Polly begins with a man, Reuben, discovering his new wife cheating on him during their honeymoon, an emotionally intense scene that… Read more — free account
Content severity in Along Came Polly
What happens in Along Came Polly, moment by moment
- 0:03 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
- 0:04 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in Along Came Polly
Moderate sexual content and nudity are present. An early scene depicts a man discovering his wife having sex with another man (they are under covers, but moaning is heard). There are two instances of male rear nudity and one shot of a woman who is briefly topless from behind with partial side breast visible. Characters later have an implied sex scene, and there is some sensual dancing and sexual innuendo throughout.
Violence and gore in Along Came Polly
Violence is infrequent and entirely comedic. Most scenes involve characters injuring themselves through reckless or clumsy behavior, such as a man losing a bloody tooth during a racquetball game or another getting stuck in a tree after BASE jumping. A character is dropped and later shows a large bruise. These moments are brief and not intended to be frightening.
Language in Along Came Polly
Language is frequent for a PG-13 comedy. The dialogue includes one use of the F-word, about ten uses of 'shit,' and multiple instances of 'damn,' 'goddamn,' 'hell,' and 'ass.' The terms 'slut,' 'bitch,' and 'bastard' are also used.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Along Came Polly
Substance use is mild. Characters drink alcohol socially in several scenes at restaurants, parties, and clubs, but no one is depicted as drunk. In one scene, there is a brief, passing reference to marijuana.
Mature themes in Along Came Polly
The film's primary themes are adult-oriented, revolving around infidelity, commitment, and divorce. The inciting incident where Reuben witnesses his wife's affair is emotionally intense. A recurring source of humor is a character's Irritable Bowel Syndrome, leading to several scenes of crude and toilet humor, including one where a character clogs and floods a toilet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Along Came Polly appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Along Came Polly is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This PG-13 romantic comedy earns its rating primarily through consistent sexual content, strong language, and crude humor. The plot of Along Came Polly begins with a man, Reuben, discovering his new wife cheating on him…
What age rating does Along Came Polly have?
Along Came Polly is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Along Came Polly about?
This PG-13 romantic comedy earns its rating primarily through consistent sexual content, strong language, and crude humor. The plot of Along Came Polly begins with a man, Reuben, discovering his new wife cheating on him during their honeymoon, an emotionally intense scene that sets an adult tone. The film contains…
Is there sex or nudity in Along Came Polly?
Moderate sexual content and nudity are present. An early scene depicts a man discovering his wife having sex with another man (they are under covers, but moaning is heard). There are two instances of male rear nudity and one shot of a woman who is briefly…
How violent is Along Came Polly?
Violence is infrequent and entirely comedic. Most scenes involve characters injuring themselves through reckless or clumsy behavior, such as a man losing a bloody tooth during a racquetball game or another getting stuck in a tree after BASE jumping. A…
Is the language in Along Came Polly appropriate for kids?
Language is frequent for a PG-13 comedy. The dialogue includes one use of the F-word, about ten uses of 'shit,' and multiple instances of 'damn,' 'goddamn,' 'hell,' and 'ass.' The terms 'slut,' 'bitch,' and 'bastard' are also used.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Along Came Polly?
Substance use is mild. Characters drink alcohol socially in several scenes at restaurants, parties, and clubs, but no one is depicted as drunk. In one scene, there is a brief, passing reference to marijuana.
What mature themes appear in Along Came Polly?
The film's primary themes are adult-oriented, revolving around infidelity, commitment, and divorce. The inciting incident where Reuben witnesses his wife's affair is emotionally intense. A recurring source of humor is a character's Irritable Bowel Syndrome…
How long is Along Came Polly?
Along Came Polly runs 90 minutes, directed by John Hamburg, released in 2004.
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