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Baby Mama (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A successful, single businesswoman who dreams of having a baby discovers she is infertile and hires a working class woman to be her unlikely surrogate.

Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 1h 39m

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Baby Mama is a PG-13 comedy centered on the mismatched pairing of career-driven Kate and her eccentric surrogate, Angie. The film earns its rating primarily through pervasive moderate language and several scenes of sexual innuendo and crude humor. Viewers should be prepared for themes regarding fertility struggles, deception, and the physical realities of pregnancy. While largely lighthearted, the mature dialogue and adult-centric… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler
Tina Fey
Tina Fey
Greg Kinnear
Greg Kinnear
Dax Shepard
Dax Shepard
Romany Malco
Romany Malco
Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver
Steve Martin
Steve Martin
Maura Tierney
Maura Tierney
Stephen Mailer
Stephen Mailer
Holland Taylor
Holland Taylor
James Rebhorn
James Rebhorn
Denis O'Hare
Denis O'Hare
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Is Baby Mama appropriate for kids?

Baby Mama is a PG-13 comedy centered on the mismatched pairing of career-driven Kate and her eccentric surrogate, Angie. The film earns its rating primarily through pervasive moderate language and several scenes of sexual innuendo and crude humor. Viewers should be prepared for… Read more — free account

Content severity in Baby Mama

Sex Moderate 4/10
Violence Moderate 4/10
Language Strong 6/10
Substances Moderate 3/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Baby Mama, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
  2. 0:22 💬 Language 5/10
  3. 0:35 🍷 Substances 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Baby Mama

The film contains frequent sexual innuendo, including jokes about anatomy, sexual positions, and pregnancy. There are also brief scenes featuring non-explicit sexual situations and references to masturbation.

Violence and gore in Baby Mama

Violence is rare and comedic in nature, consisting mostly of brief shoving, aggressive posturing between characters, or physical slapstick during comedic outbursts.

Language in Baby Mama

Strong and frequent profanity is used throughout the film, including multiple uses of 'f-word,' 's-word,' 'a--hole,' and other common vulgarities.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Baby Mama

Alcohol consumption is shown periodically, typically in social or professional settings. There are also brief, passing references to past drug use.

Mature themes in Baby Mama

Mature themes include infertility, the ethics of surrogacy, lying, and the stress of professional versus personal life balance. The core of the plot involves a long-term deception regarding a pregnancy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baby Mama appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Baby Mama is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Baby Mama is a PG-13 comedy centered on the mismatched pairing of career-driven Kate and her eccentric surrogate, Angie. The film earns its rating primarily through pervasive moderate language and several scenes of…

What age rating does Baby Mama have?

Baby Mama is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Baby Mama about?

Baby Mama is a PG-13 comedy centered on the mismatched pairing of career-driven Kate and her eccentric surrogate, Angie. The film earns its rating primarily through pervasive moderate language and several scenes of sexual innuendo and crude humor. Viewers should be prepared for themes regarding fertility struggles…

Is there sex or nudity in Baby Mama?

The film contains frequent sexual innuendo, including jokes about anatomy, sexual positions, and pregnancy. There are also brief scenes featuring non-explicit sexual situations and references to masturbation.

How violent is Baby Mama?

Violence is rare and comedic in nature, consisting mostly of brief shoving, aggressive posturing between characters, or physical slapstick during comedic outbursts.

Is the language in Baby Mama appropriate for kids?

Strong and frequent profanity is used throughout the film, including multiple uses of 'f-word,' 's-word,' 'a--hole,' and other common vulgarities.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Baby Mama?

Alcohol consumption is shown periodically, typically in social or professional settings. There are also brief, passing references to past drug use.

What mature themes appear in Baby Mama?

Mature themes include infertility, the ethics of surrogacy, lying, and the stress of professional versus personal life balance. The core of the plot involves a long-term deception regarding a pregnancy.

How long is Baby Mama?

Baby Mama runs 99 minutes, directed by Michael McCullers, released in 2008.

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