Aquamarine (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Two teenage girls discover that mermaids really do exist after a violent storm washes one ashore. The mermaid, a sassy creature named Aquamarine, is determined to prove to her father that real love exists, and enlists the girls' help in winning the heart of a handsome lifeguard.
Rated PG • 2006 • 1h 43m
Aquamarine is a lighthearted PG-rated fantasy comedy about two teenage best friends who discover a mermaid in their local swimming pool. The film primarily focuses on friendship and coming-of-age themes, receiving its rating for mild teen-oriented sensuality and language. Parents should be aware of some suggestive swimsuit imagery and brief emotional distress related to family separation. It is generally suitable for pre-teens, though… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Aquamarine appropriate for kids?
Aquamarine is a lighthearted PG-rated fantasy comedy about two teenage best friends who discover a mermaid in their local swimming pool. The film primarily focuses on friendship and coming-of-age themes, receiving its rating for mild teen-oriented sensuality and language… Read more — free account
Content severity in Aquamarine
What happens in Aquamarine, moment by moment
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- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in Aquamarine
There is mild, teen-appropriate sensuality throughout the film. Characters frequently appear in swimsuits, and the mermaid Aquamarine is shown with her long hair covering her chest. A character jokingly asks if the mermaid can make 'boobs come out of hiding,' and there are fleeting, non-explicit glimpses of a character's back or shoulders.
Violence and gore in Aquamarine
None. The conflict involves magical weather and minor interpersonal rivalry, but there is no physical combat or realistic aggression depicted.
Language in Aquamarine
Mild, infrequent language is present. Characters use mild insults like 'fish butt' and 'barnacle,' along with the term 'royal bitch' and a few instances of exclamations like 'what the hell.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Aquamarine
None. There is no on-screen use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
Mature themes in Aquamarine
The film explores the emotional difficulty of best friends facing separation as one family moves away, as well as the pressures of arranged marriage and parental expectations. These themes are handled with a gentle, positive resolution that emphasizes the importance of chosen family and true love.
Scary moments in Aquamarine
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Aquamarine yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aquamarine appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Aquamarine is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. Aquamarine is a lighthearted PG-rated fantasy comedy about two teenage best friends who discover a mermaid in their local swimming pool. The film primarily focuses on friendship and coming-of-age themes, receiving its…
What age rating does Aquamarine have?
Aquamarine is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Aquamarine about?
Aquamarine is a lighthearted PG-rated fantasy comedy about two teenage best friends who discover a mermaid in their local swimming pool. The film primarily focuses on friendship and coming-of-age themes, receiving its rating for mild teen-oriented sensuality and language. Parents should be aware of some suggestive…
Is there sex or nudity in Aquamarine?
There is mild, teen-appropriate sensuality throughout the film. Characters frequently appear in swimsuits, and the mermaid Aquamarine is shown with her long hair covering her chest. A character jokingly asks if the mermaid can make 'boobs come out of hiding,'…
How violent is Aquamarine?
None. The conflict involves magical weather and minor interpersonal rivalry, but there is no physical combat or realistic aggression depicted.
Is the language in Aquamarine appropriate for kids?
Mild, infrequent language is present. Characters use mild insults like 'fish butt' and 'barnacle,' along with the term 'royal bitch' and a few instances of exclamations like 'what the hell.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Aquamarine?
None. There is no on-screen use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
What mature themes appear in Aquamarine?
The film explores the emotional difficulty of best friends facing separation as one family moves away, as well as the pressures of arranged marriage and parental expectations. These themes are handled with a gentle, positive resolution that emphasizes the…
How long is Aquamarine?
Aquamarine runs 103 minutes, directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, released in 2006.
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