Are We There Yet? (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The fledgling romance between Nick, a playboy bachelor, and Suzanne, a divorced mother of two, is threatened by a particularly harrowing New Years Eve. When Suzanne's work keeps her in Vancouver for the holiday, Nick offers to bring her kids to the city from Portland, Oregon. The kids, who have never liked any of the men their mom dates, are determined to turn the trip into a nightmare for Nick.
Rated PG • 2005 • 1h 35m
Rated PG for slapstick violence and rude humor, "Are We There Yet?" follows Nick Persons as he undertakes a disastrous road trip to bring his new girlfriend's two mischievous children, Lindsey and Kevin, to see her for New Year's. The film's rating is earned through frequent cartoonish violence, where characters and property (especially Nick's brand new SUV) endure significant but non-graphic damage. The film also contains some… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Are We There Yet? appropriate for kids?
Rated PG for slapstick violence and rude humor, "Are We There Yet?" follows Nick Persons as he undertakes a disastrous road trip to bring his new girlfriend's two mischievous children, Lindsey and Kevin, to see her for New Year's. The film's rating is earned through frequent… Read more — free account
Content severity in Are We There Yet?
What happens in Are We There Yet?, moment by moment
- 0:05 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:21 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Are We There Yet?
Content is mild and mostly centered on dialogue. The children's rudeness includes one instance of Kevin calling Nick a "dirty horny sex man." A woman wears a dress that shows some cleavage, and a few brief, chaste kisses occur between adults. There is no nudity or sexual activity.
Violence and gore in Are We There Yet?
Violence is frequent but consistently slapstick and played for laughs, with no blood or lasting injury shown. Numerous scenes involve an escalating series of disasters, including Nick being tackled by airport security, getting hit in the groin by a giant statue's axe, being attacked by a deer, and his car being run off the road, crashing, and later exploding. The climax involves a brief, clumsy fistfight between two men.
Language in Are We There Yet?
Language is mild and infrequent, in line with its PG rating. There is one use of "ass," and a few instances of "damn" and "hell." Other language consists of childish name-calling like "loser" and "stupid brat."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Are We There Yet?
Substance use is very light. Adults are briefly seen holding alcoholic drinks in the background of a New Year's Eve party. There is no drug use or smoking.
Mature themes in Are We There Yet?
The film contains some moderately intense themes for a family comedy. The most significant is parental abandonment; the children have a genuinely heartbreaking scene when they discover their father has secretly started a new family. Nick later bonds with them over being abandoned by his own father. There is also a moment of real peril when Kevin, who has asthma, suffers a serious attack and collapses, which could be frightening for some children.
Scary moments in Are We There Yet?
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Are We There Yet? 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 Are We There Yet? appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Are We There Yet? is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Rated PG for slapstick violence and rude humor, "Are We There Yet?" follows Nick Persons as he undertakes a disastrous road trip to bring his new girlfriend's two mischievous children, Lindsey and Kevin, to see her for…
What age rating does Are We There Yet? have?
Are We There Yet? is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Are We There Yet? about?
Rated PG for slapstick violence and rude humor, "Are We There Yet?" follows Nick Persons as he undertakes a disastrous road trip to bring his new girlfriend's two mischievous children, Lindsey and Kevin, to see her for New Year's. The film's rating is earned through frequent cartoonish violence, where characters and…
Is there sex or nudity in Are We There Yet??
Content is mild and mostly centered on dialogue. The children's rudeness includes one instance of Kevin calling Nick a "dirty horny sex man." A woman wears a dress that shows some cleavage, and a few brief, chaste kisses occur between adults. There is no…
How violent is Are We There Yet??
Violence is frequent but consistently slapstick and played for laughs, with no blood or lasting injury shown. Numerous scenes involve an escalating series of disasters, including Nick being tackled by airport security, getting hit in the groin by a giant…
Is the language in Are We There Yet? appropriate for kids?
Language is mild and infrequent, in line with its PG rating. There is one use of "ass," and a few instances of "damn" and "hell." Other language consists of childish name-calling like "loser" and "stupid brat."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Are We There Yet??
Substance use is very light. Adults are briefly seen holding alcoholic drinks in the background of a New Year's Eve party. There is no drug use or smoking.
What mature themes appear in Are We There Yet??
The film contains some moderately intense themes for a family comedy. The most significant is parental abandonment; the children have a genuinely heartbreaking scene when they discover their father has secretly started a new family. Nick later bonds with them…
How long is Are We There Yet??
Are We There Yet? runs 95 minutes, directed by Brian Levant, released in 2005.
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